Dôchodkový systém v zmenených sociálno-ekonomických podmienkach vo väzbe na príjmovú situáciu dôchodcov
The Pension System in the Changed Socio-Economic Conditions in Relation to the Income Situation of Pensioners
Author(s): Mária Husáková, Peter Sika, Eva RievajováSubject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Sociologický ústav - Slovenská akadémia vied
Keywords: social security; pension scheme; pension reform; financing methods; financial sustainability; aging population; retirement age
Summary/Abstract: The Pension System in the Changed Socio-Economic Conditions in Relation to the Income Situation of Pensioners. The aim of this paper is to characterize the pension system in the Slovak Republic, to define its place in social policy and to highlight current problems caused by the adverse effects of demographic trends and global economic development. As a result of these ongoing processes, the sustainability of the pension system in terms of public finances and the stabilization of pension system becomes highly relevant. In addition, the adequacy of pension benefits for maintaining the recipients’ standard of living must be taken into account. The aim is to ensure the functionality of the system to be able to meet social objectives and to respond to changing social needs Sociológia 2012, Vol 44 (No. 4: 456-477)
Journal: Sociológia - Slovak Sociological Review
- Issue Year: 44/2012
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 456-477
- Page Count: 22
- Language: Slovak
