The dissertation elaborates on topics that are related to (i) intergenerational transfers of wealth and to (ii) how … inter vivos transfers in Germany. The results do not show that the reform influenced transfers within the nuclear family …

deals with reverse causality and omitted variable bias by exploiting exogenous variation in inherited wealth generated by … registers. The results show that increased wealth has limited impacts on objective adult health over a period of six years. This … the wealth shock resulting from the tax reform leads people to seek care for symptoms of disease, which result in that …

This article examines the distribution of wealth and theories justifying both the acquisition of great wealth and … limitations on it. Discusses the estate tax, its economic effects and effectiveness in equalizing the distribution of wealth …

, bequests, inheritances, inter vivos gifts) and wealth. The main message may be summarized as follows. Empirical evidence on … direction of (1) mixed motives, (2) heterogeneity of preferences, and (3) importance of retaining control over wealth. These … focus on understanding implications of inequality of inherited wealth: the topic that has been neglected in the past, even …