ABSTRACT

Intense media coverage of the public pension funding crisis continues to fuel heightened awareness in and debate over public pension benefits. With over $3 trillion in assets currently under management, the ramifications of poor oversight are severe. It is important that practitioners, researchers, and taxpayers be well-advised regarding any concer

chapter 1|28 pages

Overview

chapter 2|28 pages

Pension Benefit Design

chapter 4|26 pages

Governing Public Pension Plans

chapter 5|30 pages

Investment Management

chapter 7|30 pages

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

chapter 8|20 pages

Other Postemployment Benefits

chapter 9|16 pages

Looking Forward