Inherited vs self-made wealth: theory & evidence from a rentier society [Preliminary version]
"We divide decedents into two groups: “rentiers" (whose wealth is smaller than the capitalized value of their inherited wealth) and “savers” (who consumed less than their labor income). Applying this split to a unique micro data set on inheritance and matrimonial property regimes, we find...
Main Authors: | Piketty, Thomas, Postel-Vinay, Gilles, Rosenthal, Jean-Laurent |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
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2010
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Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19170870124919980529-inherited-vs-self-made-wealth-.htm |
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