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2004/05 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SLSP2451 Pension Policies and Politics

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2004/05

Pre-requisites

40 credits within the faculty of Law and Economics and Social Studies.

This module is approved as an Elective

Objectives

On successful completion of this module students should be able to appreciate the significance of pensions policies, the political and social issues that arise in relation to these and to apply a number of perspectives to the pensions policies. They should be able to appreciate the different types of pensions, the implications of demographic change and the importance of pensioners as a social group.

Syllabus

This module will outline the historical development of pensions policies, provide an account of the different types of pension provision and introduce a number of theoretical approaches to both pensioners. The module considers the respective merits of the market and the state as providers, outlines the social implications of demographic change, actuarial principles and issues of social inequality. The political and social implications of regulation and control, the possibilities of reform and the political context along with comparisons with other EU countries and Australia are all addressed.

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars.

Methods of assessment

Either two essays of 3000 words, or a 3 hour examination.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 24/08/2000

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