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Public policy for pensions, health and sickness insurance : potential lessons from Sweden for Latin America

Title
Public policy for pensions, health and sickness insurance : potential lessons from Sweden for Latin America / Edward Palmer.
Author
Palmer, Edward E., 1945-
Publication
Santiago, Chile : United Nations ECLAC, [2006], ©2006.
Supplementary Content
http://www.eclac.cl/publicaciones/xml/1/26921/lcl2562i.pdf

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  • Sweden. Styrelsen för internationell utveckling.
  • United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Unidad de Estudios Especiales.
  • Sweden. Styrelsen för internationellt utvecklingssamarbete.
Description
53 pages; 28 cm.
Summary
This paper discusses the rationale of social insurance and social insurance institutions as they have emerged and developed in economically mature nations, in a perspective that can be useful for discussions in Latin America. Key issues in system and institution design are identified and examined with reference to experience from Sweden.--Abstract.
Series Statement
Serie Financiamento del desarrollo, 1564-4197 ; 179
Uniform Title
Serie Financiamiento del desarrollo ; 179.
Subjects
Note
  • "July 2006."
  • "Financial support provided by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)."--Title page verso.
  • "LC/L.2562-P"--Title page verso.
  • "Sales No.: E.06. II. G.90"--Title page verso.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46).
Additional Formats (note)
  • Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://www.eclac.cl/publicaciones/xml/1/26921/lcl2562i.pdf.
System Details (note)
  • System requirements for Internet version: Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Issued By (note)
  • Issued by: Special Studies Unit, Executive Secretariat Office.
Contents
The case for publicly mandated insurance -- Health care and sickness insurance -- Pension insurance.
ISBN
  • 9211215986
  • 9789211215984
OCLC
  • ocm74812680
  • 74812680
  • SCSB-9214424
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