Mitchell, Olivia S. creator text OxfordGB OUP 2011 monographic xix, 231 p. Examines whether retirement income is likely to come from more general and formalised private longevity insurance provision through annuities. Looks at current practice in both developed and emerging economies, to provide guidance to address several question including what is the potential to transform this product type into a familiar and widely used financial instrument like a mortgage or life insurance; what is the appropriate regulatory structure for lifetime payout annuities? 9/26/12 EVELYND 02.03.02 S446 20260716044032.0