Abstract
The following paper is an analysis of Chile’s pension reform from 1980 to today, in 2019. In this paper, the authors analyze the structure, implementation, and transition process of the reform, while also highlighting strengths and identifying weaknesses that can be improved upon. This information can be used to assist Chile in its current pension reform, as well as be used as a potential model for future countries looking to overhaul their pension system.
Keywords. Privatization, Social security, Chile.
JEL. F21, F68, O53, K23.
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