Commensuration and policy comparison: how the use of standardized indicators affects the rankings of pension systems

摘要: This article presents an analysis of the process commensuration in field pension policy. It looks at consequences reducing disparate and variable characteristics systems to a limited set standardized policy indicators. Although techniques scoring complex through common indicators are applied today fields as diverse scientific research, human resources management international development, this is first examine pensions. The empirical three cases where institutions use score rank performance national systems. case examines replacement rates benchmarking We then focus on how rankings diverge considerably depending upon which function system under assessment. Finally, we discuss public–private mix affects ranking adequacy due way second third pillar pensions measured. illustrate some problems associated with outcomes unique by means internationally