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US Social Security funds to run out ahead of schedule

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UNITED STATES

Demographic pressures from an ageing society weigh less heavily on the United States than many other economies but they are now placing stress on a Social Security system that…

Deficit will rise absent labour reform in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The outlook for pension reform.

China's economic future hinges on pensions overhaul

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CHINA

Social security reform in China.

Costa Rica’s pension system faces crisis

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COSTA RICA

Pension pressures in Costa Rica.

Philippine pension plans pose political problems

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PHILIPPINES

In January, President Rodrigo Duterte with congress’s support ordered pensions benefits under the government-run Social Security System (SSS) to be boosted by 1,000 pesos per…

Costly Argentine health sector faces grave challenges

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ARGENTINA

The Argentine health sector.

Spain’s ‘lost generation’ may alter political dynamics

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SPAIN

While the country has traditionally struggled to secure good working conditions for young people, the situation has become significantly worse since the 2008-09 financial crisis…

Russia's welfare policies need change to cut poverty

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RUSSIA

Families with children have been the main beneficiaries of expanded government support during the pandemic. This has helped sustain consumption and mitigated the fall in real…

Russia's untaxed shadow economy is expanding

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RUSSIA

Russia's burgeoning grey economy.

Costa Rica’s refugee stance may harden

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COSTA RICA

However, an influx of asylum seekers since 2018, largely from Nicaragua and Venezuela, has put it under heavy strain, threatening the country’s longstanding commitment to an open…