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A global perspective on social security programs for the aged.

J Dixon1

  • 1Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom. J.Dixon@plymouth.ac.uk

Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|September 30, 2000
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This study assessed 164 social security programs worldwide. Western Europe and Australasia feature the most effective old-age security designs, based on eligibility and benefit criteria.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • Social security programs are globally prevalent but exhibit significant design variations.
  • These differences raise questions about the comparative effectiveness of various program structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the design quality of 164 social security programs globally.
  • To identify which regions possess the most robust old-age security program designs.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of 164 social security programs.
  • Assessment across three key design dimensions: benefit eligibility, qualifying criteria, and benefit provision.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations in social security program designs were identified globally.

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  • Programs in Western Europe and Australasia demonstrated superior design features for old-age security.

    • Conclusions:

    • The design of social security programs, particularly for old-age support, is not uniform across nations.
    • Western Europe and Australasia emerge as leaders in effective social security program design for the elderly.