Archive: James M. Williamson

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Sliding into Poverty? Cross-National Patterns of Income Source Change and Income Decay in Old Age

Working Paper by and

November 6, 2004

Abstract This article examines the change in the mix of income and benefits that older adults receive as they age, with a focus on older women. The study is a cross-national comparison of five OECD countries using the Luxemburg Income Study database. We investigate the change of private income and social benefits following synthetic cohorts…

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Income Maintenance in Old Age: What Can be Learned from Cross-National Comparisons?

Working Paper by and

May 1, 2001

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to review the recent evidence on the antipoverty effectiveness and other characteristics of income maintenance systems for the elderly in the rich nations of the world. As we move toward Social Security reform in the United States, we do so knowing that a comparatively high fraction of our…

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Working together on their budget

Sliding into Poverty? Cross-National Patterns of Income Source Change and Income Decay in Old Age

Working Paper by and

November 6, 2004
A glass jar full of coins and plant growing through it with some coins and plant leaves.

Income Maintenance in Old Age: What Can be Learned from Cross-National Comparisons?

Working Paper by and

May 1, 2001