Retirement and the Poverty of the Elderly in Portugal



retirement is very significant in Portugal, but it will gradually improve with the
diasppearence of the oldest cohorts. Meanwhile, it is highly recommended that the coverage
of the risk of poverty by the old age social protection system is evaluated.

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