Can the World Afford to Retire? How One Country is Addressing the Crisis
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The article discusses the challenges faced by underfunded pension plans globally, particularly in light of low interest rates and increasing life expectancy. It highlights the Netherlands' approach to addressing these issues by adopting riskier strategies for younger workers and suggests that a shift towards defined contribution plans could enhance sustainability in pension systems.
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Around the world, market forces – low interest rates, longer lives, workers changing jobs – are testing underfunded pension plans. We explore how the world should rethink financial security for aging populations. The Netherlands offers one solution by taking on more risk for younger populations. Economist Teresa Ghilarducci explains why countries like the US have kicked the can down the road, while Dutch experts Adrian Rikjen and Stan Veuger highlight how a pivot toward defined contributions could make the system sustainable. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on November 16, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.