The Politics of Pension Reform in Central and Eastern Europe
Political Parties, Coalitions, and Policies
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Beschreibung
At a time when pension reform is intensely debated all over the world, postcommunist countries have accomplished some of the most radical reforms, yet with notable differences among them. Why did some Central and Eastern European countries achieve major reforms while others have struggled to overcome domestic opposition? The Politics of Pension Reform in Central and Eastern Europe reveals unexpected patterns of political party competition that shed light on this essential question of pension politics. Using a comparative analysis of Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia this study shows that nationalist parties are the strongest opponents to reform, while the social democrats play a pivotal role between the pro-reform liberals and the anti-reform nationalists. The This book argues that the most resilient to reform are the occupational privileges inherited from the communist regime.
This book analyzes the politics of pension reform during the postcommunist transition in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The book is concerned with how domestic political institutions and actors interact with external influences to shape the outcome of pension reform. It argues that despite similar pension crises and external pressures, CEE countries have pursued distinct types of reform, mainly due to different patterns of party politics.
Advances a comprehensive, fundamentally political theory of pension reform, centered on the party system.Focuses on the pivotal role of the left within the party system, and its potential to form coalitions with both the pro-reform right and the anti-reform nationalists, it brings a new perspective on pension reform that reconciles some of the previous disputes in the literature.Discusses the conditions under which pension reform is sustainable, an aspect neglected in the literature despite many instances of reversal.
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Oana Armeanu
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