received a wealth transfer and these accounted for 23 percent of their net worth. Over the lifetime, about 30 percent of … households could expect to receive a wealth transfer and these would account for close to 40 percent of their net worth near time … of death. However, there is little evidence of an inheritance “boom.” In fact, from 1989 to 2007, the share of households …

households' relative wealth position show that, on average, having received an inheritance lifts a household by about 14 net …Using microdata from the Household Finance and Consumption Survey (HFCS), this study examines the role of inheritance …, income and welfare state policies in explaining differences in household net wealth within and between euro area countries …

wealth across euro area countries that await explanation. This paper focuses on three main factors for the wealth … three factors, in addition to the common household and demographic factors, are relevant for the net wealth accumulation … particular in homeownership rates and house price dynamics, are important for explaining wealth differences across euro area …

received a wealth transfer and these accounted for 23 percent of their net worth. Over the lifetime, about 30 percent of … households could expect to receive a wealth transfer and these would account for close to 40 percent of their net worth near time … of death. However, there is little evidence of an inheritance “boom.” In fact, from 1989 to 2007, the share of households …

This paper provides new insights on the effect of inheritance receipt on retirement. We build on lifelong information … on inheritances received and labor market transitions available for respondents of the French Wealth Survey. This feature …