According to Diamond (1977), one of the reasons for the existence of social security systems is that they function as an income redistribution mechanism. There is an extensive literature that tests whether social security ...

This work addresses issues related to the current Brazilian Social Security, being basically delimited to the cases of taxpayers who are formal or autonomous employees. In addition to presenting an overview of current ...

This study assessed implications of the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic on household income and food security in two East African countries ‒ Kenya and Uganda, using online survey data from 442 respondents. ...

Food security is a condition that allows people permanent access to food for a better quality of life; therefore, it is a priority for the economic development of countries. In this context, this research aims to determine ...

The intra-generational redistribution in the Argentinean pension program is assessed in a lifetime basis. Using household surveys, the lifetime flows of labor income, contributions and retirement benefits are simulated. ...

One mechanism for influencing income redistribution through a pension system is to incorporate non-contributory financing. Using mathematic modelling tools, this study compares two arrangements for financing Argentina’s ...