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Early Lessons from Country Experience with Matching Contribution Schemes for Pensions

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  • Robert Holzmann
  • Richard Hinz
  • David Tuesta

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Matching defined contribution schemes are gaining popularity in both rich and poor countries as a promising means to reduce gaps in the participation in formal pension systems.

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  • Robert Holzmann & Richard Hinz & David Tuesta, 2012. "Early Lessons from Country Experience with Matching Contribution Schemes for Pensions," Working Papers 1231, BBVA Bank, Economic Research Department.
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    1. Alonso, Javier & Sánchez, Rosario & Tuesta, David, 2014. "Un modelo para el sistema de pensiones en el Perú: Diagnóstico y recomendaciones," Revista Estudios Económicos, Banco Central de Reserva del Perú, issue 27, pages 81-98.
    2. Luis J. Carranza & Angel Melguizo & David Tuesta, 2012. "Matching Contributions for Pensions in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru: Experiences and Prospects," Working Papers 1232, BBVA Bank, Economic Research Department.
    3. David Tuesta, 2015. "The informal economy and the constraints that it imposes on pension contributions in Latin America," Working Papers 1419, BBVA Bank, Economic Research Department.

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    Keywords

    pension coverage; matching contributions; defined contributions; pensions;
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    JEL classification:

    • G23 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Non-bank Financial Institutions; Financial Instruments; Institutional Investors
    • 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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