Evaluation of the Pension Increase Pledge: Evidence from the first year of implementation

Sahin-Dikmen, M., Barnes, H. and Wilkinson, D. 2007. Evaluation of the Pension Increase Pledge: Evidence from the first year of implementation. A report of research carried out by Policy Studies Institute on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

TitleEvaluation of the Pension Increase Pledge: Evidence from the first year of implementation
AuthorsSahin-Dikmen, M., Barnes, H. and Wilkinson, D.
TypeProject report
Year2007
PublisherA report of research carried out by Policy Studies Institute on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions

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