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The determinants and long-term projections of saving rates in Developing Asia
Horioka, Charles Yuji; Terada-Hagiwara, Akiko - In: Japan and the World Economy 24 (2012) 2, pp. 128-137
In this paper, we present data on trends over time in domestic saving rates in twelve economies in Developing Asia during the 1966–2007 period and analyze the determinants of these trends. We find that domestic saving rates in Developing Asia have, in general, been high and rising but that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010577665
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The determinants and long-term projections of saving rates in developing Asia
Horioka, Charles Yuji; Terada-Hagiwara, Akiko - 2011
In this paper, we present data on trends over time in domestic saving rates in twelve economies in developing Asia during the 1966-2007 period and analyze the determinants of these trends. We find that domestic saving rates in developing Asia have, in general, been high and rising but that there...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010332273
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Are the Japanese unique? Evidence from household saving and bequest behavior
Horioka, Charles Yuji - 2016
Japan's household saving rate showed great volatility, was often low and even negative, and was high only during the 25-year … trends over time in, Japan's household saving rate via various socioeconomic and policy variables. This seems to suggest that … their children than other peoples, suggesting that the alleged social norm of strong family ties in Japan is largely a myth …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011564954
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Aging, saving, and public pensions in Japan
Horioka, Charles Yuji; Suzuki, Wataru; Hatta, Tatsuo - 2007
We analyze the impact of population aging on Japan's household saving rate and on its public pension system and the … impact of that system on Japan's household saving rate and obtain the following results: first, the age structure of Japan …'s population can explain the level of, and past and future trends in, its household saving rate; second, the rapid aging of Japan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010332306
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Are the Japanese Unique? Evidence from Household Saving and Bequest Behavior
Horioka, Charles Yuji - 2016
Japan's household saving rate showed great volatility, was often low and even negative, and was high only during the 25-year … trends over time in, Japan's household saving rate via various socioeconomic and policy variables. This seems to suggest that … their children than other peoples, suggesting that the alleged social norm of strong family ties in Japan is largely a myth …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012990042
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The Determinants and Long-term Projections of Saving Rates in Developing Asia
Horioka, Charles Yuji; Hagiwara, Akiko Terada- - National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - 2011
In this paper, we present data on trends over time in domestic saving rates in twelve economies in developing Asia during the 1966-2007 period and analyze the determinants of these trends. We find that domestic saving rates in developing Asia have, in general, been high and rising but that there...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009371809
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The impact of pre-marital sex ratios on household saving in two Asian countries: The competitive saving motive revisited
Horioka, Charles Yuji; Terada Hagiwara, Akiko - 2016
This paper estimates a household saving rate equation for India and Korea using long-term time series data for the 1975-2010 period, focusing in particular on the impact of the pre-marital sex ratio on the household saving rate. To summarize the main findings of the paper, it finds that the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011564955
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The impact of sex ratios before marriage on household saving in two Asian countries: The competitive saving motive revisited
Horioka, Charles Yuji; Terada-Hagiwara, Akiko - 2016
This paper estimates a household saving rate equation for India and the Republic of Korea using longterm time series data for the 1975-2010 period, focusing in particular on the impact of the premarital sex ratio on the household saving rate. To summarize the main findings of the paper, it finds...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011725567
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Aging, Saving, and Public Pensions in Japan
Horioka, Charles Yuji; Suzuki, Wataru; Hatta, Tatsuo - National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - 2007
We analyze the impact of population aging on Japan's household saving rate and on its public pension system and the … impact of that system on Japan's household saving rate and obtain the following results: first, the age structure of Japan …'s population can explain the level of, and past and future trends in, its household saving rate; second, the rapid aging of Japan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005085098
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A Cointegration Analysis of the Impact of the Age Structure of the Population on the Household Saving Rate in Japan
Horioka, Charles Yuji - 1998
This paper analyzes the impact of the age structure of the population on Japan's household saving rate by applying … rate. This finding suggests that the life-cycle model applies even in a country such as Japan, in which this model is less …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012790649