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Possible Solutions To The Rhode Island State Government’S Unfunded Pension Liability, Derek Blunt
Possible Solutions To The Rhode Island State Government’S Unfunded Pension Liability, Derek Blunt
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This paper examines the possible causes of the nationwide unfunded public pension liability problem in the U.S., and what solutions are being proposed to combat the issue. After examining the general problems associated with multiple states’ pension systems, a specific analysis of the Rhode Island public pension system will be conducted. Through this investigation, the factors that led to the crisis in Rhode Island will be unveiled, and possible solutions to the state-specific problem will be developed. In order to arrive at a set of final recommendations for the government, a model will be used to evaluate the effects of …