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Mehr Effizienz im sozialen Sicherungssystem durch den Abbau von Leistungskumulationen / More Efficiency in the Social Security System by Reducing the Accumulation of Social Security Contributions

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    (Heisterweg 26, D-47638 Straelen)

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The article shows the negative consequences of the accumulation of several social security contributions in one person. Such consequences include, for example, unequal effects on income, the squandering of limited financial resources, a lack of transparency and unnecessarily high administrative costs. The article investigates the different reasons for accumulation. From the specific functions of the accumulating contributions it deduces criteria which provide a basis for a possible reduction of accumulations. The article states that the reduction of accumulations can help to make Germany’s social security system more transparent and efficient and at the same time create the financial leeway needed to provide consolidation in the long term.

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  • Weyers Gerd, 1997. "Mehr Effizienz im sozialen Sicherungssystem durch den Abbau von Leistungskumulationen / More Efficiency in the Social Security System by Reducing the Accumulation of Social Security Contributions," Journal of Economics and Statistics (Jahrbuecher fuer Nationaloekonomie und Statistik), De Gruyter, vol. 216(4-5), pages 436-453, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:jns:jbstat:v:216:y:1997:i:4-5:p:436-453
    DOI: 10.1515/jbnst-1997-4-505
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