variations in the savings behavior over the wealth distribution and despite a strong relationship between initial household …. 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 …

We analyse the decline of household saving rates in the bottom half of the income distribution in Germany since the … combine survey data on household consumption with our own representative survey on the visibility and status relevance of …

We analyse the decline of household saving rates in the bottom half of the income distribution in Germany since the … combine survey data on household consumption with our own representative survey on the visibility and status relevance of …

paper examines if there is a wealth effect of house prices on savings using household-level longitudinal data from the …Housing property is the most important position in a household's wealth portfolio. Even though there is strong evidence … savings in response to unanticipated house price shocks, whereas old households only hardly respond to house price changes. We …

uncertainty, an average household increases savings by 4:4%. These effects vary by household composition and social status … uncertainty on households' consumption-savings decision. Applying a structural demand model to German survey data, we estimate the … uncompensated interest rate elasticity for savings, in line with the literature, to around zero. Accordingly, any policy …

comprehensive study of wealth and its distribution in Germany since the 19th century. We combine tax and archival data, household …

comprehensive study of wealth and its distribution in Germany since the 19th century. We combine tax and archival data, household …

the consumption level of all households who are perceived to be richer, on household savings and consumption. When …We demonstrate that interpersonal comparisons lead to "keeping up with the Joneses"-behavior. Using annual household …