The impact of European union law on pensions in the UK: findings

Author:
JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
Publisher:
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Publication year:
1996
Pagination:
4p.
Place of publication:
York

European Union (EU) activity in relation to occupational and state pensions is increasing. Much is directed towards creating the single market and avoiding distortions in competition. The possibility that this market-oriented activity has an adverse effect on the ability of pensions to provide adequate income is seldom addressed in the UK. This new study by the authors brings together the diverse strands of EU pension-related activity and finds it has had both beneficial and adverse effects an occupational and state pensions in the UK.

Subject terms:
income, law, older people, European Union;
Location(s):
Europe
Series name:
(Social policy research; 102)
ISBN print:
018351

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