Oregon’s Public Employees Retirement System has at least $24.5 billion in unfunded liability.Which comes to 15% of GDP. What is the likelihood that a third of the employees might opt for early retirement. What is the average age?
The median age in 2010 was 38.4 (13.9% of pop. was 65 years old or older).OK, so maybe 20% of the employees might have a five year flexibility on selecting retirement. It is possible that some 20% of that 15% could become due over a two year period. This happens as regulations and taxes change because the governor in Oregon is looking to tax just about everything.
The most likely outcome is a short two year period with GDP dropping by 1.5% per year, putting Oregon at zero growth. This can happen if everyone freaks about the taxes and legislation turns into a mess or the governor goes full secret and surprises us. Some small glitch will certainly cause a pension stampede.
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