The standard neoclassical growth model with Cobb-Douglas production predicts a monotonically declining saving rate …, when reasonably calibrated. Ample empirical evidence, however, shows that the transition path of a country's saving rate …, implies transitional dynamics of the saving rate that accords well with empirical evidence. This holds true even in a growth …

The standard neoclassical growth model with Cobb-Douglas production predicts a monotonically declining saving rate …, when reasonably calibrated. Ample empirical evidence, however, shows that the transition path of a country’s saving rate …, implies transitional dynamics of the saving rate that accords well with empirical evidence. This holds true even in a growth …

optimized”, even if they do not engage in any formal planning. We test this empirically in the domain of retirement saving using …

Japan's household saving rate showed great volatility, was often low and even negative, and was high only during the 25-year … trends over time in, Japan's household saving rate via various socioeconomic and policy variables. This seems to suggest that … by culture and social norms by examining their saving and bequest behavior. To summarize our main findings, we find that …

This paper estimates a household saving rate equation for India and Korea using long-term time series data for the 1975 …-2010 period, focusing in particular on the impact of the pre-marital sex ratio on the household saving rate. To summarize the main … impact on the household saving rate in both India and Korea, even after controlling for the usual suspects such as the aged …

Japan's household saving rate showed great volatility, was often low and even negative, and was high only during the 25-year … trends over time in, Japan's household saving rate via various socioeconomic and policy variables. This seems to suggest that … by culture and social norms by examining their saving and bequest behavior. To summarize our main findings, we find that …

This paper estimates a household saving rate equation for India and the Republic of Korea using long-term time series … data for the 1975–2010 period, focusing in particular on the impact of the premarital sex ratio on the household saving … to females) has a significant impact on the household saving rate in both India and the Republic of Korea, even after …

We examine household saving in the context of a prescriptive model. Using Survey of Consumer Finances data sets in the … accuracy of reporting by the respondent. Young households are more likely to report saving than older households. Black … households are less likely to report saving than white households. Single female households are less likely to report saving than …

Using a lifecycle model of consumption, saving and portfolio choice combined with linked survey and administrative data …