An International Comparison of Pension Systems

摘要

The pension systems of Canada, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and West Germany are reviewed primarily because the social and economic conditions of these countries are similar to those in the United States. The first section examines the retirement income goals of other countries, the second section examines the social security systems of each country, the third section discusses private pensions. A final section summarizes the major similarities and differences between foreign pension systems studied and those existing in the United States.