Old Age Pension Schemes: A Criticism and a Program

Abstract

Spread of Old Age Pension Legislation, 713. — I. Fundamental Principles Involved, 715. — Analysis of Main Types of Scheme, 715. — II. (1) Partial Non-contributory Pensions, 720. — Effects on Poor Relief, 721. — On Wages, 723. — On Character and Efficiency, 725. — On Family, 727. — (2) Compulsory Insurance, 728. — (3) Voluntary Annuity Systems, 733. — III. Conclusions concerning Non-contributory Pensions and Compulsory Insurance, 735. — Outline of Program of Legislation for American States, 738. — Adequacy of Proposed Measures, 741.