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Das Nudging-Konzept und die Altersvorsorge: der Blick zu knuff und puff in Schweden

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  • Marlene Haupt
  • Werner Sesselmeier
  • Aysel Yollu-Tok

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This article focuses on the importance of behavioral economic findings for pensions as a sociopolitically relevant field. First, current data on the development of old-age provision in Germany are presented, especially since the introduction of the Riester pension, which was associated with a change inthe guiding principles in social policy. With the aim of strengthening consumer sovereignty and against the background of important behavioral anomalies described by behavioral economics research, the introduction of nudges to support decision-making is discussed. Furthermore, it is discussed how much politics should be involved in influencing the behavior of the citizens. To answer this question, we look at Sweden, where the old-age pension system is organized slightly different and nudges are implemented. By conducting these analyses implications for the introduction of nudges in Germany can be better assessed. Wir nehmen die Bedeutung verhaltensökonomischer Erkenntnisse für den sozialpolitisch relevanten Bereich der Alterssicherung in den Blick. Zunächst stellen wir aktuelle Daten zur Entwicklung der Altersvorsorge in Deutschland vor, insbesondere seit der Einführung der Riester-Rente, die mit einer Veränderung des Leitbilds in der Sozialpolitik verbunden war. Dabei haben sich erklärungsbedürftige Besonderheiten im Verhalten der Bürger ergeben. Mit dem Ziel, die Konsumentensouveränität zu stärken und vor dem Hintergrund wichtiger Verhaltensanomalien, die in der Forschung zur Verhaltensökonomie beschrieben werden, diskutieren wir die Einführung von Nudges in der Sozialpolitik als Unterstützung bei der Entscheidungsfindung. Dabei muss die Frage gestellt werden, wie stark die Politik das Verhalten der Bürger steuern will. Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage hilft ein Blick nach Schweden. Dort ist das System der Alterssicherung anders organisiert, und es werden verschiedene Instrumente als Nudges eingesetzt. Durch diese Analysen können Implikationen für die Einführung von Nudges in Deutschland besser bewertet werden.

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  • Marlene Haupt & Werner Sesselmeier & Aysel Yollu-Tok, 2018. "Das Nudging-Konzept und die Altersvorsorge: der Blick zu knuff und puff in Schweden," Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung / Quarterly Journal of Economic Research, DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research, vol. 87(2), pages 17-31.
  • Handle: RePEc:diw:diwvjh:87-2-2
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    Keywords

    Retirement savings; nudges; choice overload; pension design;
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    JEL classification:

    • D14 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Saving; Personal Finance
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions
    • J32 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Nonwage Labor Costs and Benefits; Retirement Plans; Private Pensions

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