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...

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Main Authors: Piketty, Thomas, Postel-Vinay, Gilles, Rosenthal, Jean-Laurent
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: [s.n.] 2010
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19170870124919980529-inherited-vs-self-made-wealth-.htm

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