Social security and development in Latin America / Carmeio Mesa-Lago.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Mesa-Lago, Carmeio, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic and Social Development.

Local Subjects:

Economic and Social Development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (16 pages)

Contained In:

CEPAL Review Vol. 1986, no. 28, p. 135-150 1986:28<135 16840348

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations, 1986.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

This article is a summary of a longer study by the author which was commissioned by ECLAC, on the financial situation of social security in 20 Latin American countries. These countries are grouped according to their social security situation, and their similarities, differences and trends with respect to financing and financial equilibrium are examined Of the wide variety of topics covered in such a vast area of study the author focuses on the historical evolution of social security, problems of coverage, benefits, financing and costs and the impact of social security on development.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).

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