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Economic Transition and Social Protection: Issues and Agenda for Reform
Author:
Mr. Sanjeev Gupta
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Series:
IMF Policy Discussion Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 1998: Issue 014
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Dec 1998
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451967760.003
ISBN:
9781451967760
ISSN:
1564-5193
Pages:
14
Keywords:
PDP; wage; benefit; staff; BRO; budget; reform; Transition; Social Protection; benefit structure; wage bill; untargeted benefit; pension system reform; age dependency rate; Health care; Social security contributions; Tax allowances; Pension spending; Baltics
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This paper briefly describes the factors constraining the social protection policies in the Baltics, Russia, and other countries of the former Soviet Union (BRO). The analysis considers public spending in social programs, including generalized subsidies for goods and consumer services, pensions, unemployment-related and social benefits, and education and health care. The paper then lists policies that can help mitigate the worsening living standards of the poor and the vulnerable in a fiscally sustainable manner.
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Cover IMF Policy Discussion Papers
IMF Policy Discussion Papers
ISSN:
1564-5193
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Volume 1998: Issue 014