• May 1, 2009
The Staying Power of Pensions in the Public Sector
This report finds that pensions are an effective tool to meet the objectives of employers, employees, and taxpayers and should not mimic the private sector trend away from pensions.
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• January 14, 2009
Pensions & Retirement Security: A Roadmap for Policy Makers
This nationwide public opinion poll measures how Americans feel about their financial security in retirement and assesses their views on policies that could improve their retirement outlook.
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• November 1, 2008
In it for the Long Haul: The Investment Behavior of Public Pensions
Using data on public pension plan investment patterns from the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Census Bureau, this report analyzes how public pension plans invest, in both bull and bear markets.
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• October 8, 2008
Look Before You Leap: The Unintended Consequences of Pension Freezes
This issue brief explores important factors public employers should keep in mind when making decisions about their retirement programs during a weak economy.