The Fiscal Cost of Aging in Belgium Pensions and Healthcare
Belgium faces a fiscal consolidation challenge at a time when the fiscal cost of aging—primarily related to pension and health outlays—is mounting. Pension spending will increase relatively fast unless a combination of measures related to pension generosity and retirement eligibility are put in plac...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
International Monetary Fund
2023
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| Series: | Selected Issues Papers
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| Collection: | International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Belgium faces a fiscal consolidation challenge at a time when the fiscal cost of aging—primarily related to pension and health outlays—is mounting. Pension spending will increase relatively fast unless a combination of measures related to pension generosity and retirement eligibility are put in place. Potential efficiency gains are large in the health sector and could absorb part of the fiscal and reorganization costs related to an aging population |
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| Physical Description: | 33 pages |
| ISBN: | 9798400264405 |