Much empirical research in economics is based on data from household surveys. Panel surveys are particularly valuable … may alter subsequent behavior. We provide novel evidence of survey effects on household financial behavior in a developed … increasing in the education level of the household. One interpretation is that the survey acted as a salience shock. …

show that this time consistency problem leads to a systematic downward bias in fertility choices. By keeping fertility low …, families try to mitigate the ex-ante undesired shift in the power balance. This bias in fertility choices provides scope for … overcome the fertility bias. …

households who are perceived to be richer, on household savings and consumption. When controlling for own income as well as … consumption of up to 23 euros depending on the household's position in the income distribution. Our findings suggest that changing …

Cognitive Reflection Test. Our analysis of a rich sample of household data also provides evidence that a higher level of …

Our study aims to uncover the roots of financial literacy. Better financial literacy predicts more informed savings and …