This research studies whether individuals make choices consistent with expected utility maximization in allocating wealth between a lifetime annuity and a phased withdrawal account at retirement. The paper describes the construction and administration of a discrete choice experiment to 854...

This research studies the propensity of individuals to violate implications of expected utility maximization in allocating retirement savings within a compulsory defined contribution retirement plan. The paper develops the implications and describes the construction and administration of a...

We study the financial competence of Australian retirement savers using self-assessed and quantified measures. Responses to numeracy and basic and sophisticated financial literacy questions show large variation and compare poorly with international surveys. We graph the relationships between...

We study the financial competence of Australian retirement savers using self-assessed and quantified measures. Responses to numeracy and basic and sophisticated financial literacy questions show large variation and compare poorly with international surveys. We graph the relationships between...

We investigate risk presentations in retirement savings decisions using a discrete choice experiment where subjects choose between a bank account, a growth account and a 50:50 account. Using nine standard formats for investment risk, we analyze responses to risk per se and to format changes....

This research studies the propensity of individuals to violate implications of expected utility maximization in allocating retirement savings within a compulsory defined contribution retirement plan. The paper develops the implications and describes the construction and administration of a...