Mandatory Pension System and Redistribution: The Comparative Analysis of Institutions in Baltic States

Q1 Social Sciences

Central European Journal of Public Policy Pub Date : 2016-01-01 DOI:10.1515/cejpp-2016-0025

Eugenijus Dunajevas, Daiva Skučienė

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Abstract

Abstract Mandatory pension systems occupy a central role in the system of social security because of the share of social expenditure in national economies. One of the goals of pension system is to redistribute incomes among individuals. However, it is not clear how the intentions to redistribute incomes coincide with the outcomes. In this paper, we will study the difference between the intentions as they are articulated within institutions, with the outcomes that are generated by them. We use the method of comparative institutional analysis in order to find out the differences. Our comparative institutional analysis is based on the grammar of institutions that is proposed by Crawford and Ostrom. Also, in order to understand the differences, we will compare the institutions in relatively similar cases – the Baltic States. The results show that there is a gap between the intentions and outcomes to redistribute incomes among individuals. The findings from the comparative institutional analysis suggest that the most redistributive old age pension system is in Estonia. However, according to the factual information from Eurostat, the greatest distributive effect is produced by the mandatory pension system of Lithuania.

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强制性养恤金制度与再分配:波罗的海国家制度的比较分析

摘要强制性养老保险制度在国民经济社会支出中所占比重较大，在社会保障制度中占有核心地位。养老金制度的目标之一是在个人之间重新分配收入。然而，目前尚不清楚收入再分配的意图如何与结果相吻合。在本文中，我们将研究在制度内明确表达的意图与它们产生的结果之间的差异。我们运用比较制度分析的方法来找出两者的差异。我们的比较制度分析是基于克劳福德和奥斯特罗姆提出的制度语法。此外，为了了解差异，我们将比较相对相似情况下的机构- -波罗的海国家。结果表明，在个人之间进行收入再分配的意图和结果之间存在差距。比较制度分析的结果表明，最具再分配性的养老金制度是在爱沙尼亚。然而，根据欧盟统计局的事实资料，立陶宛的强制性养恤金制度产生了最大的分配效应。

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Central European Journal of Public Policy Social Sciences-Law

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1.50

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37 weeks

期刊介绍： The Central European Journal of Public Policy (CEJPP) is an open-access, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal with primary focus upon analytical, theoretical and methodological articles in the field of public policy. The journal does not have article processing charges (APCs) nor article submission charges. The aim of the CEJPP is to provide academic scholars and professionals in different policy fields with the latest theoretical and methodological advancements in public policy supported by sound empirical research. The CEJPP addresses all topics of public policy including social services and healthcare, environmental protection, education, labour market, immigration, security, public financing and budgeting, administrative reform, performance measurements, governance and others. It attempts to find a balance between description, explanation and evaluation of public policies and encourages a wide range of social science approaches, both qualitative and quantitative. Although the journal focuses primarily upon Central Europe, relevant contributions from other geographical areas are also welcomed in order to enhance public policy research in Central Europe.