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The Impact of the National Pension Fund on the Suitability of Elderly Pensions in Thailand

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  • Wade D. Pfau

    (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies)

  • Vararat Atisophon

    (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies)

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This study combines a traditional hypothetical worker approach with the techniques of stochastic forecasting in order to provide a better sense about the suitability of the pension system for formal sector private workers in Thailand. With regard to the proposed defined-contribution pension, we find that workers with a 40 year career can only expect a median replacement rate of about 13 to 14 percent of their final five years of income. Most of the pension benefits will still likely come from the unsustainable defined-benefit pension system and further reforms will be needed to maintain suitable pensions.

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  • Wade D. Pfau & Vararat Atisophon, 2008. "The Impact of the National Pension Fund on the Suitability of Elderly Pensions in Thailand," GRIPS Discussion Papers 08-09, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies.
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    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions

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