The Staying Power of Pensions in the Public Sector
This report finds that pensions are an effective tool to meet the objectives of employers, employees, and taxpayers and should not mimic the private sector trend away from pensions.
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Shattering the Retirement Glass Ceiling: Women Need a Three-Legged Stool
This report examines the specific challenges facing women in retirement and assesses the policies that may help increase retirement security for women.
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Pensionomics: Measuring the Impact of State and Local Pension Plans
This report provides the national economic impacts of public and private pension plans, as well as the impact of state and local plans on a state-by-state basis.
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Pensions & Retirement Security: A Roadmap for Policy Makers
This nationwide public opinion poll measures how Americans feel about their financial security in retirement and assesses their views on policies that could improve their retirement outlook.
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In it for the Long Haul: The Investment Behavior of Public Pensions
Using data on public pension plan investment patterns from the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Census Bureau, this report analyzes how public pension plans invest, in both bull and bear markets.
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Look Before You Leap: The Unintended Consequences of Pension Freezes
This issue brief explores important factors public employers should keep in mind when making decisions about their retirement programs during a weak economy.
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