| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 295 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
List of Figures; List of Tables; 1. Introduction and the context of annuity markets; 2. Description of annuity markets; 3. A short history of annuities; 4. Modelling life expectancy; 5. Annuity markets around the world; 6. Money's worth calculations; 7. Annuity demand theory; 8. Reasons for the annuity puzzle; 9. Evidence on the workings of annuity markets; 10. Supply of annuities; 11. Conclusions; Glossary; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Understanding and tackling the impending pension crisis is a key task for public policy. An annuity protects an individual from outliving their savings, and is central to pensions policy. This title explores the issues surrounding annuities |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 268-281) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Annuities.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Insurance -- General.
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Annuities
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Rentenfinanzierung
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Altersversorgung
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Markt
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tonks, Ian
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Oxford University Press
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| LC no. |
2008015098 |
| ISBN |
9780191550881 |
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0191550884 |
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1281978485 |
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9781281978486 |
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0199216991 |
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9780199216994 |
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