Pension Pursuit Series

In part 1 of the series, we see how the unfunded obligations of pensions systems sponsored by state and local governments continue to grow, leading to higher taxes and fewer services for current and future taxpayers. This five-part animated video series is based on Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Josh Rauh’s research on the vast underestimation of public pension liabilities and gives insight into the hidden debts the next generation will face. PensionPursuit.com Script: Michael Todd Design: Dafne Sagastume Animation: Chris Biewer Voice Over: John Lano For more sweet visuals, check out: https://lemonly.com

In part 2, we see how pension funds are using unrealistic assumptions about their future pension returns, concealing shortfalls that will eventually have to be paid for with benefit cuts or higher taxes. This five-part animated video series is based on Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Josh Rauh’s research on the vast underestimation of public pension liabilities and gives insight into the hidden debts the next generation will face. Pensionpursuit.com Script: Michael Todd Design: Dafne Sagastume Animation: Chris Biewer Voice Over: John Lano For more sweet visuals, check out: https://lemonly.com

In part 3, we look at how governments are making risky investments and relying on future tax revenue to fund pension programs. This five-part animated video series is based on Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Josh Rauh’s research on the vast underestimation of public pension liabilities and gives insight into the hidden debts the next generation will face. PensionPursuit.com Script: Michael Todd Design: Dafne Sagastume Animation: Chris Biewer Voice Over: John Lano For more sweet visuals, check out: https://lemonly.com

In part 4, we learn how state and local governments will have to turn to taxpayers to cover the shortfall when their hoped-for investment returns don’t materialize. This five-part animated video series is based on Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Josh Rauh’s research on the vast underestimation of public pension liabilities and gives insight into the hidden debts the next generation will face. Pensionpursuit.com Script: Michael Todd Design: Dafne Sagastume Animation: Chris Biewer Voice Over: John Lano For more sweet visuals, check out: https://lemonly.com

In the last video of the series, we learn how pension funds are using overly optimistic assumptions about investment returns and should treat pension promises as guarantees that need to be backed up by risk-free investments. This five-part animated video series is based on Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Josh Rauh’s research on the vast underestimation of public pension liabilities and gives insight into the hidden debts the next generation will face. PensionPursuit.com Script: Michael Todd Design: Dafne Sagastume & Yan Lan Animation: Chris Biewer Sound Design: Voice Over: John Lano For more sweet visuals, check out: https://lemonly.com