Uninsured Idiosyncratic Risk and Aggregate Saving

S-Tier
Journal: Quarterly Journal of Economics
Year: 1994
Volume: 109
Issue: 3
Pages: 659-684

Authors (1)

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8.043 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

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Abstract

We present a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the standard growth model modified to include precautionary saving motives and liquidity constraints. We address the impact on the aggregate saving rate, the importance of asset trading to individuals, and the relative inequality of wealth and income distributions.

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repec:oup:qjecon:v:109:y:1994:i:3:p:659-684.
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