@article{496930, note = {Includes bibliographical references.}, author = {Willmore, Larry N.}, url = {http://digitallibrary.un.org/record/496930}, title = {Three pillars of pensions? A proposal to end mandatory contributions /}, publisher = {UN,}, abstract = {The three pillars of a pension system are defined in varied ways. The author focuses on a definition provided by the World Bank in its 1994 Report. He argues that with a universal Pillar 1 (a flat, subsistence pension), there is no need for Pillar 2 (earnings-related pensions). Pillar 3 (voluntary retirement savings) should not receive tax subsidies, which are regressive and also have not been shown to have any significant effect on private saving. Such a pension scheme may appear utopian, but it is in effect in New Zealand.}, recid = {496930}, pages = {10 p.}, address = {[New York] :. 2000-06}, year = {2000}, month = {Jun}, }