Download or read book The Future of Public Employee Retirement Systems written by Olivia S. Mitchell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-08-13 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public pensions are often the subject of 'pension envy', as their benefits might seem more generous and contributions lower than those in the private sector. This book shows that such judgments are often inaccurate, and reflects a vigorous debate amongst academics and professionals as they seek to define a new future for public retirement systems.