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The Economic Implications of Aging Societies: The Costs of Living Happily Ever After

The Economic Implications of Aging Societies: The Costs of Living Happily Ever After

The world is getting older and no one knows exactly what life will be like in tomorrow's older societies. This analysis describes current trends in birth rates, longevity and labor force participation and productivity, the cross-border flow of capital, the globalization of labor markets, the financial viability of social insurance programs, and the ways economic output is shared between working-age and retiree populations.

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Fundamentals of Private Pensions

Fundamentals of Private Pensions

For almost five decades, Fundamentals of Private Pensions has been the most authoritative text and reference book on private pensions in the world.

The revised and updated Eighth Edition adds to past knowledge while providing exciting new perspectives on the provision of retirement income. This new edition is organized into six main sections dealing with a variety of separable pension issues.

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Live Long & Prosper!

Live Long & Prosper!

Live Long & Prosper! Invest in Your Happiness, Health and Wealth for Retirement and Beyond, unveils a different way of thinking about retirement that will help baby boomers live happier, healthier and more prosperous lives.

The book details strategies for phased retirement, managing income and expenses so you don’t outlive your 401(k) balances, investing in your health to prevent large medical expenses and ensure a productive life, what to expect from Social Security and Medicare and achieving optimal work/life balance.

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The Human Capital Edge

The Human Capital Edge

The Human Capital Edge: 21 People Management Practices Your Company Must Implement (or Avoid) to Maximize Shareholder Value shows you what works — and what doesn't — when it comes to leveraging human capital to improve your bottom line.

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Journal of Pension Economics and Finance

Journal of Pension Economics and Finance

New journal focuses on the economics of pensions Cambridge University Press has published the first issue of the Journal of Pension Economics and Finance (JPEF), the only academic journal focusing on the economics and finance of pensions. The journal is associated with the International Network of Pension Regulators and Supervisors (INPRS), an OECD-administered network with members in 65 countries. The INPRS has subscribed to the journal, providing it with an influential international subscription base from its inception.

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Portugal Europeu

Portugal Europeu

By Frederico Machado Jorge, Watson Wyatt International Limited, Portugal
Jorge Vasconcellos e Sá and Miguel Frasquilho

Watson Wyatt co-authored a book about salaries, prices and productivity in Portugal with Jorge Vasconcellos e Sá, a distinguished Portuguese professor and Miguel Frasquilho, Chief-Economist of a large Portuguese privately owned bank. Entitled Portugal Europeu?, the key findings of the book point towards possible solutions to Portugal's declining productivity relative to other member states in the EU.

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