Andrew Abbott
Quantitative Analyst, Reason Foundation
Andrew Abbott is a quantitative analyst with Reason Foundation’s Pension Integrity Project.
Prior to joining Reason, Abbott worked as a compliance analyst in the financial services industry, as an actuarial analyst, and as a teacher. He is also a Koch Associate Program alumni from the Charles Koch Foundation.
Abbott holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from Texas Christian University, a Master of Arts in economics from the University of Houston, and a Master of Science in data science from Southern Methodist University.
Abbott is based in Dallas.
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Analysis of the New Mexico PERA Pension Solvency Task Force’s Preliminary Recommendations
The changes are significant and positive steps for PERA, but leave some systemic challenges—namely actuarial methods and assumptions—unaddressed.
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Assessing the Financial Sustainability of Montana’s Largest Public Pension Systems
Despite investment markets showing historic gains, Montana’s public pension systems are experiencing an increase in unfunded liabilities and are likely to continue on their path to insolvency if needed technical adjustments aren't made.