Bequests, inter vivos transfers, and wealth distribution

Nishiyama, Shinichi (2002) Bequests, inter vivos transfers, and wealth distribution. Review of Economic Dynamics, 5 (4). pp. 892-931. ISSN 1094-2025

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Abstract

This paper constructs a heterogeneous agent overlapping generations model with bequests and inter vivos transfers. In the model, households in the same family line behave strategically to determine their consumption, working hours, gifts, and savings. Calibrating the model to the U.S. economy, the paper measures time preference and parental altruism consistent with the economy’s capital-output ratio and the size of intergenerational transfers. The model with intergenerational transfers better explains, although not fully, the wealth distribution of the United States. The paper also analyzes the effects of government policy changes on wealth accumulation, distribution, and social welfare.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Review of Economic Dynamics
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? intergenerational altruismoverlapping generationsmarkov perfect equilibriumeconomics and econometricsd31d64d91h31 ??
ID Code:
75195
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Deposited On:
12 Aug 2015 08:30
Refereed?:
Yes
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Published
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