Publications

2015

Beyond the 'guest worker' agreement

The Policy Brief looks at the portability of pensions and health insurance for pensioners in the migration corridors Austria/Germany vs. Turkey and focuses on the situation in Austria and Germany.

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Active Ageing Index

Policy brief

The Active Ageing Index (AAI) has been developed for the EU countries during 2012, the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. This Policy Brief summarises the results of the latest 2014 AAI for the 28 EU countries.

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2014

To make or to buy long-term care? Part III

Policy brief

It is necessary to increase efforts in quality assurance in the context of competitive markets in long-term care. This Policy Brief dwells on experiences in a number of European countries on existing practices of quality assurance in long-term care delivery.

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To make or to buy long-term care? Part II

Policy brief

Market-oriented governance and a strong consumerism discourse have stipulated increased competition and choice in the provision of quasi-markets for long-term care services. This Policy Brief reviews underlying political arguments and evidence.

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