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Social security and development in Latin America
- Source: CEPAL Review, Volume 1986, Issue 28, May 1986, p. 135 - 150
- Spanish
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- 28 May 1986
Abstract
This article is a summary of a longer study by the author which was commissioned by ECLAC, on the financial situation of social security in 20 Latin American countries. These countries are grouped according to their social security situation, and their similarities, differences and trends with respect to financing and financial equilibrium are examined Of the wide variety of topics covered in such a vast area of study the author focuses on the historical evolution of social security, problems of coverage, benefits, financing and costs and the impact of social security on development.
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