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Israeli universities rank among world’s top 100

Two Israeli research institutions have earned places among the world’s 100 leading universities in the 2026 Shanghai ranking, with Weizmann retaining 71st place and Hebrew University ranking 89th.

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When basic pension increases by 1%, support from children decreases by 0.16%. This shows that basic pension plays a role in replacing private support. According to a research report 'The Impact of Basic Pension on Private Support for the Elderly' by professor Song, Yong-woo of Chung-Ang University on 21st, As basic pension amount increases, private support from children decreases. A 1% increase in basic pension leads to a 0.16% decrease in private support. The report analyzed the case of elderly people who receive basic pension and those who do not. The report used data from a survey on 9,183 individuals aged 65 and older, conducted by Korea Institute of Population and Social Security Research in 2017. The report found that basic pension does not simply fill the gap in private support but plays a role in replacing private support. The report also found that basic pension has a positive effect on subjective well-being of the elderly. The report suggested that basic pension should be designed to reflect increases in housing expenses and living costs for the elderly. The report also suggested that basic pension should be designed to encourage the elderly to work.

·hani.co.kr

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