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...

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...

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...

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...

In this paper, we analyze the determinants of the domestic saving rate in developing Asia during 1966-2007 and find that the main determinants appear to be the aged dependency ratio, income levels, and level of financial development. We project future trends in domestic saving rates in...

This paper presents data on Japan’s household saving rate, considers the reasons for Japan’s high household saving rate in the past and the reasons for the recent decline therein, projects future trends in Japan’s household saving rate, and consider the implications of my findings. It...