Superannuation and Retirement Benefits

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the economics and finance of retirement income provision.

It is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the theoretical and public-policy issues associated with the design and implementation of policies for retirement income provision in Australia and internationally.

Topics covered include:

… For more content click the Read More button below.This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the economics and finance of retirement income provision.

It is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the theoretical and public-policy issues associated with the design and implementation of policies for retirement income provision in Australia and internationally.

Topics covered include:

demographic trends and the economic impact of population ageing;

rationale for public provision and/or regulation of private retirement income provision;

assessment of alternative models for retirement income provision;

retirement income provision in Australia;

the taxation and regulation of retirement savings and benefits;

the structure, performance and efficiency of the superannuation industry;

and international comparisons in policy design and implementation.Read More