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Inheritance and wealth composition.

S Perelman, P Pestieau

    Journal of Population Economics
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    Household bequest motives significantly impact wealth composition. However, mixed motives and data limitations prevent clear links between specific inheritance models and wealth patterns.

    Area of Science:

    • Household Finance
    • Behavioral Economics
    • Sociology of Wealth

    Background:

    • Understanding household portfolio composition is crucial for economic policy.
    • Alternative bequest motives, beyond simple altruism, may influence financial decisions.
    • Previous research has not fully explored the link between diverse bequest intentions and wealth allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of alternative bequest motives on French household portfolio composition.
    • To analyze the relationship between bequest intentions and the structure of household assets.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from a 1986 survey of 5,600 French households.
    • Examined the correlation between variables related to bequest motives and asset allocation.
    Keywords:
    Developed CountriesEconomic FactorsEuropeFamily And HouseholdFranceHouseholdsIntergenerational TransfersMediterranean CountriesMicroeconomic FactorsWestern Europe

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    Main Results:

    • Bequest motives were found to significantly influence the composition of household wealth.
    • A clear, direct relationship between specific inheritance models and wealth patterns could not be established.

    Conclusions:

    • While bequest motives play a role in wealth composition, their specific impact is complex.
    • Data limitations and the prevalence of mixed bequest motives hinder definitive conclusions on inheritance models and wealth patterns.