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A comment on America vs. Singapore: You Can't Save Your Way Out of Economic Shocks. Parent comment

Re:America vs. Singapore: You Can't Save Your Way Out of Eco... by DaedalusII on Thursday February 19, 2026 @11:10AM (#47075282)
> It is structured as a massive forced bond purchase scheme by citizens

the UK effectively does the same thing with DB schemes forced to buy Gilts

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Re:America vs. Singapore: You Can't Save Your Way Out of Eco... by throwaway5465 on Thursday February 19, 2026 @07:59PM (#47082262)
DB schemes forced not to take long payment holidays when markets go up.

Offering a DB scheme however is an employer's choice, a choice most choose not to make today.

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