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Pensions

As demography shifts, reforms of the welfare state are inevitable. FutuRes has built a new economic model to simulate the effects of various pension reforms. The results can be applied in policymaking.

The policy model in short

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What we did

Outcomes of pension reforms can be very different from what you intend. Here is how we model the effects of various policies. 
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What we found

Governments need to tailor their country-specific pension reform as soon as possible. The basics to keep in mind. 
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Why it matters

The risk of social inequality is too high with current pension systems. They are not set up for demographic change. 

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Resilience

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Families & communities

Policy can go a long way to support parents and foster social cohesion in Europe.
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Work

Ageing and AI are already changing how we work. Our research indicates how best to respond.
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An age-friendly Europe

As we age, we become more skilled and more resilient. An age-friendly Europe recognises this potential.
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Pensions

Which pension reforms are fair and sustainable? FutuRes has built a model to simulate various options.