Consequences of the increase in the retirement age on occupational disability
The retirement age is tied to life expectancy in the Netherlands. A higher retirement age implies a larger share of…
Read MorePensions products for heterogeneous agents accommodating for life events
The provision of income after retirement is in a state of flux. Traditionally, “one-size fits all” funded pension plans complemented…
Read MoreThe effects of genetic health risks on personal expected longevity, insurance coverage, and retirement decisions
Life-cycle decisions are in part based on how long people expect to live. Therefore, observable health risks have the potential…
Read MoreResidential preferences of elderly: impact of need for care and family proximity
The proportion of senior citizens in the Dutch population is increasing rapidly and will likely reach 25% – about 5…
Read MorePension Funds and Sustainable Investment: Comparing Regulation in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany
The central aim of this project is to compare national regulation of sustainable investment by pension funds. Survey research shows…
Read MoreOccupation-based life expectancy: towards actuarial fairness of determining future statutory retirement age
Various policies affect actuarial fairness of pension systems. Bonenkamp & ter Rele (2013) find a Matthew effect in the Dutch 2ndpension…
Read MoreComparison of the Portfolio Decisions of Participants in U.S. 401(k) Pension Plans with the Asset Allocation of Dutch Pension Plans
In our project, we will compare the asset allocation (or portfolio choices) of U.S. 401k pension plans with the different…
Read MoreRepercussions of Terminating Mandatory Contributions
Central question: What would the economic and legal repercussions be of eliminating mandatory contributions? Proposal: We propose answering this question…
Read MoreSaving Motivations and Consumer Behavior
Previous research has shown that Dutch people tend to hold on to their (otherwise disposable) assets after retirement (van Ooijen…
Read MoreTo What Extent Can You Include Your Home as Part of Your Retirement Income? Supplementary Retirement Income Written in Stone
The current transition underway in the Netherlands from the old welfare state to a new participation society means that households…
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