Pensions in Europe, European Pensions

The book "Pensions in Europe, European Pensions" by David Natali offers a comprehensive analysis of pension policy in Europe, highlighting its development at both national and supranational levels. It was awarded the Italian Society of Political Science (SISP) prize for the best book in political science in Italy for the years 2007-2008. The work examines pension programs in nine European countries, including Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. It analyzes the role of the European Union in this area, including regulation and the impacts of the Stability and Growth Pact as well as the open method of coordination. The questions of stability or change in pension systems and convergence between European models are thoroughly addressed. This book is aimed at scholars, students, and policymakers, providing both a detailed description of national pension programs and a theoretical analysis of reform policies and their outcomes.