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The (in)validity of the Ricardian equivalence theorem : findings from a representative German population survey
Hayo, Bernd; Neumeier, Florian - 2016 - This version: 29 February 2016
In this paper, we utilise data from a German population survey to test the validity of the Ricardian equivalence theorem (RET). In 2013, 2,000 representatively chosen people were asked whether they have altered their consumption and saving behaviour in response to the significant increase in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011433976
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The (in)validity of the Ricardian equivalence theorem : findings from a representative German population survey
Hayo, Bernd; Neumeier, Florian - 2016
In this paper, we utilise data from a German population survey to test the validity of the Ricardian equivalence theorem (RET). In 2013, 2,000 representatively chosen people were asked whether they have altered their consumption and saving behaviour in response to the significant increase in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011574144
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Short-time work and precautionary savings
Dengler, Thomas; Gehrke, Britta - 2021
, which mitigates their precautionary savings motive and aggregate demand falls by less. Using a quantitative model analysis …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012517675
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Intergenerational transfers : how do they shape the German wealth distribution?
Werder, Marten von - 2018
. This study adds to the discussion by providing causal estimates for the effect of transfer receipt on the savings behavior … of households. The model allows for dynamic adjustment and variations in the savings behavior over the wealth … transfer volume, the transfer incidence over the wealth distribution and the effect of the savings behavior. The results are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011915902
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Short-Time Work and Precautionary Savings
Gehrke, Britta; Dengler, Thomas - 2022
risk of workers, which mitigates their precautionary savings motive. Using a quantitative model analysis, we show that this …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014079142
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Short-time work and precautionary savings
Dengler, Thomas; Gehrke, Britta - 2022
risk of workers, which mitigates their precautionary savings motive. Using a quantitative model analysis, we show that this …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013332143
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Saving for Retirement - A Case for Financial Education in Germany and UK? An Economic Perspective
Oehler, Andreas - 2010
Demographic changes, tight public budgets, and reduced generosity of occupational pension plans shift the responsibility for an adequate retirement provision towards the individual. Applying the theoretical perspectives of Behavioural Finance and New Institutionalism to the domain of retirement...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013139316
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Subjective life expectancy and private pensions : conference paper
Bucher-Koenen, Tabea; Kluth, Sebastian - 2013
One important parameter in the decision process when buying a private annuity is individuals' subjective life expectancy, because it directly infuences the expected rate of return. We examine the market for private annuities in Germany and evaluate potential selection effects based on subjective...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010340956
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Should I stay or should I go? : the role of actuarial reduction rates in individual retirement planning in Germany ; conference paper
Kluth, Sebastian - 2014
This paper provides a two-part empirical analysis on how actuarial reduction rates for early retirement affect current pension payments in Germany and to what extent the existence and the magnitude of these reduction rates influence people s retirement planning. First, by evaluating a large...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010484766
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Precautionary and entrepreneurial saving : new evidence from German households
Fossen, Frank M.; Rostam-Afschar, Davud - 2009
The well-documented positive correlation between income risk and wealth was interpreted as evidence for high amounts of precautionary wealth in various studies. However, the large estimates emerged from pooling non-entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs without controlling for heterogeneity. This paper...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003874776