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Underfunded pensions are the largest liability for state and local governments nationwide. With increasing recognition of the associated risks, recent mandates have led to sharp increases in required contributions, threatening city services and employee bases. Pension reform offers a viable tool for prudent economic policy. This paper offers five general principles to guide pension reform and illustrates their application in the context of several local governments.

Pension Reform: Conceptual ... by Hoover Institution

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