Study finds changes to retirement savings system may exacerbate economic inequality

Monday, August 22, 2016 - 23:11 in Mathematics & Economics

A shift to defined-contribution retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, has led to an income and education gap in pension savings that could exacerbate future economic inequality, according to a study that will be presented at the 111th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA).

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