{"product_id":"the-politics-of-public-pensions-carolyn-abott-9780231214230","title":"The Politics of Public Pensions: Parties, State Governments, and Unions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is a nuanced and comprehensive account of the intricate politics surrounding public sector pensions, an issue that has become increasingly contentious in recent years. Drawing from an array of case studies and theoretical perspectives, it delves into how public sector pensions are negotiated, structured, and sustained, revealing the consequences for governance, labor relations, and public policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarolyn Abott examines the historical development of public sector pensions, emphasizing the sociopolitical factors that have shaped their evolution and the ongoing debates about their sustainability. She uncovers the political and economic considerations that influence pension policy, highlighting the tensions among public employees, governments, and taxpayers. Abott also addresses the broader implications for economic inequality and intergenerational equity, offering a distinctive perspective on the intersection of public finance and political power. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Public Pensions \u003c\/i\u003econcludes with recommendations for reform that balance the needs of retirees with the fiscal realities faced by governments, providing a roadmap for a sustainable and equitable future. Combining qualitative and quantitative methods, this rigorous book delivers essential insights for policy makers, scholars, and anyone interested in public finance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn Abott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0231214235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780231214230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Carolyn Abott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46465709211903,"sku":"9780231214230","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ee20298e-1f7d-4620-9211-7bbfbd7eaf94.jpg?v=1736347050","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-politics-of-public-pensions-carolyn-abott-9780231214230","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}