Program Overview

Introduction to Institutions and Economics of Pension and Aging

Course Description

This course explains the main features of public pension systems, provides an introduction to pension economics, describes the demographic dynamics, in particular to the aging process, and discusses the future challenges faced by the pension systems. The course is worth 3 credits, and runs from September 17th to October 29th, with the addition of a final symposium held on December 3rd. It is structured around regular lectures, guest lectures by prominent experts in the field, and a final symposium.

Topics

• Pensions and Institutions
  • Welfare States and Pension Systems: an overview
  • Introduction to Pension Systems: Goals, historical aspects and main features
  • Pension policy in Switzerland: structure and organization; AVS funds, allocation of activities and risks
• Microeconomic of Pensions
  • Savings individual decisions and lifecycle models
  • Retirement individual decisions and labour market choices
  • Intergenerational Risk Share and Redistribution
  • Demographics Dynamics and Public Policies
  • Aging, demographic transition and pension systems
  • The Political economy of pensions
  • Pension Reforms
  • Future Challenges for pension systems in aging societies
• Final Symposium on the Future of Pension Systems in Aging Societies
  • Speakers and panelists: Eric Breval, Marco Netzer, Elsa Fornero

Education

• Master of Science in Economics and Communication in Financial Communication: Elective course, 2nd year
• Master of Science in Economics in Banking and Finance: Elective course, 2nd year
• Master of Science in Economics in Economia e Politiche Internazionali: Core course, Fundamental knowledges, 1st year
• Master of Science in Economics in Economic Policy: Core course, Fundamental knowledges, 1st year"

Additional Information"

• Semester: Spring"
• Academic year: "
• ECTS: 3.0"
• Language: English""

Course Director"

• Galasso V.""