Journal Publications Using the PPD

2020

Chen, G., Matkin, D., & Kang, H. (2020). Costs and liabilities of US public pension systems in a low-return environment. Journal of Pension Economics and Finance (2020), 1–18.

2019

Peng, J. & Wang, Q. (2019). Alternative investments: is it a solution to the funding shortage of US public pension plans?. Journal of Pension Economics and Finance (2019), 1–20.

2018

Diebold, J., Reitano, V., & McDonald, B. (2018). Sweat the small stuff: strategic selection of pension policies used to defer required contributions. Contemporary Economic Policy, Vol. 36, No. 3, July 2018, 505–525.

Lekniūtė, Z., Beetsma, R., & Ponds, E. (2018). A value-based assessment of alternative US state pension plans. Journal of Pension Economics & Finance, 17 (2): 129–169, April, 2018

Gorina, E. (2018). City Revenue Structure and Unfunded Pension Liabilities. State and Local Government Review 2018, Vol. 50(3) 189–202.

2017

Chen, G. & Matkin, D. (2017). Actuarial Inputs and the Valuation Of Public Pension Liabilities and Contribution Requirements: A Simulation Approach. Volume 37, Issue 1, Spring 2017, 68–87.

Peng, J. & Wang, Q. (2017). Affordability of public pension benefit: a historical and empirical analysis of US state and local government pension contributions. Journal of Pension Economics & Finance, 16 (1): 21–42.

2016

Wang, Q & Peng, J. (2016). An Empirical Analysis of State and Local Public Pension Plan Funded Ratio Change, 2001-2009. American Review of Public Administration 2016, Vol. 46(1) 75–91

2015

Chen, G., Kriz, K., & Ebdon, C. (2015). The effect of board composition on public sector pension funding. Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Management, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 352-376.

2014

Mohan, N., & Zhang, T. (2014). An analysis of risk-taking behavior for public defined benefit pension plans. Journal of Banking & Finance, 40, 403-419.

Kelley, D. G. (2014). The political economy of unfunded public pension liabilities. Public Choice, 158(1-2), 21-38.

Wang, Q., & Peng, J. (2014). An Empirical Analysis of State and Local Public Pension Plan Funded Ratio Change, 2001-2009. The American Review of Public Administration, 0275074014533721.

2013

 Seligman, J. (2013). State pension funding practices and the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Management, Vol. 25 No. 2, pp. 346-390.

2012

Biggs, A. G. (2012). Public Sector Pensions: How Well Funded Are They, Really?. State Budget Solutions, July.

Gordon, T. M., Rose, H. M., & Fischer, I. (2012). The state of local government pensions: A preliminary inquiry. Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Accessed May, 14, 2013.

Kelley, D. (2012). The political economy of unfunded public pension liabilities. Public Choice (2014) 158:21–38.

Stalebrink, O. J. (2012). Public Pension Funds and Assumed Rates of Return: An Empirical Examination of Public Sector Defined Benefit Pension Plans. The American Review of Public Administration, 0275074012458826.

2011

Munnell, A. H., Aubry, J. P., & Quinby, L. (2011). Public pension funding in practice. Journal of Pension Economics and Finance, 10(02), 247-268. 2010