Bibliografía p. 80-84

1. Social security: a review of current thinking. Definition. The Social Security Objective. Quality of Life vs. Growth Ethic. Evolution of Social Security. Issues Confronting Social Security. 2. Explanation and rationale for criteria. Criteria of Social Security Performance. The Width and Composition of the Base. Coverage of the Population. Abuse of the System . The Cost of Administering the System. Upgrading of Staff. Costs uf Administration in Relation to total expenditure. The Diversification of the Investment Portfolio. Incidence of Government "Raiding". The Degree of Actuarial Robustness. Social Relevance. 3. Basic characteristics of schemes in yje Caribbean. Historical background. Introduction of National Provident Funds and social security programa. The Legislative framework. Legal coverage of population and labour force. Revenue Sources and Determinants. Expansion of benefits. Old age, Disability and survivorship. Employment injury. Sickness-Maternity Benefits. The Self-employed and Voluntarily Insured. Unemployment Insurance. 4. The performance of regional social security schemes. Statistical coverage of population and labour force. Unemployment Insurance. Investments. Administration. Actuarial Considerations. ocial Relevance. 5. Conclusions and policy recommendations.