An independent think tank at the Riigikogu Seminar “Lessons from the Finnish Pension System”
As the Estonian pension system is increasingly under public scrutiny for suboptimal performance it is a good opportunity to discuss the Finnish system. The seminar will explore advantages and disadvantes of the Finnish pension system and whether the Finnish system offers any potential lessons for Estonia.
The seminar will take place from 15:00 to 16:30 on Thursday, December 6, 2018 in the seminar room of Foresight Centre (Toompea 1, Tallinn, Komandandi maja, press 3 at doorbell for Arenguseire Keskus).
Presenter:
- Hannu Kahra, Former Deputy Chairman, Supervisory Board of the Finnish State Pension System; former Associate Professor, Oulu Business School and Turku School of Economics.
Discussant:
- Lauri Leppik, Professor, University of Tallinn.
Moderator:
- Meelis Kitsing, Head of Research, Foresight Centre.
To attend, please register by writing to ask@riigikogu.ee.
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