Support System over the Lifecycle: A Cross-Country Comparison

I describe the complex support systems around the world, focusing on their importance for economic growth and fiscal sustainability. Familial transfers for old age support are somewhat significant in some Asian economies including Korea, although they deteriorate quite rapidly. Public transfer syste...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lee, Sang-Hyop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Development Institute 2013-03-01
Series:KDI Journal of Economic Policy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23895/kdijep.2013.35.1.33