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Behavioral Dimensions of Retirement Economics by Henry Aaron (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBrookings Institution Press
ISBN-100815700636
ISBN-139780815700630
eBay Product ID (ePID)1162243
Product Key Features
Number of Pages289 Pages
Publication NameBehavioral Dimensions of Retirement Economics
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
SubjectPersonal Finance / Retirement Planning, Personal Finance / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBusiness & Economics
AuthorHenry Aaron
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight15.5 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN99-006604
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"'Behavioral Dimensions of Retirement Economics'... takes a large step forward by providing a ready reference for a heterodox approach- behavioral economics- in addressing an important personal and public policy issue, retirement." John J. Hisnanick, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Review of Social Economy, 6/1/2000 "A fascinating book for policymakers and scholars alike that applies insights from the new field of behavioral economics to the crucial decision of retirement. These psychologists, sociologists, and economists contend that people don't have the clear preferences often assumed, they lack full information, and they can't calculate the implications of all the options. As a result, they are influenced by their peers, and by how incentives are structured. In terms of Social Security reform, the implications are clear: don't expect people to respond instantaenously to changes in rules, and one lump-sum payment may be more effective than higher future benefits in encouraging people to defer retirement. A must read!" Alicia H. Munnell, Boston College "Fresh ideas on an old topic are always welcome, especially when that topic is once again high on the national agenda. By taking a refreshing new look at the retirement decision from the behavioral perspective, this book offers a treasure trove of them. Browse it for fun and profit." Alan Blinder, Princeton University "With all the talk about saving Social Security, hardly anyone grasps how individuals and families think about retirement beforehand, decide how and when to prepare for it, and experience it when it happens. That is what this fascinating book is about. It is live research still exploratory, offering new questions as well as new answers." Robert M. Solow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, "'Behavioral Dimensions of Retirement Economics'... takes a large step forward by providing a ready reference for a heterodox approach- behavioral economics- in addressing an important personal and public policy issue, retirement." --John J. Hisnanick, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Review of Social Economy , 6/1/2000
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal332.024/01
SynopsisDeciding when and how to retire are amongst the most important decisions people can make. But do they make sound decisions and plan with foresight? Standard economic analysis says "yes": the essays in this volume raise serious doubts about such a comforting appraisal. The contributors, ranging from economists to psychologists to sociologists, suggest that retirement planning and decisions fall far short of the ideal., Deciding when and how to retire are amongst the most important decisions people can make. But do they make sound decisions and plan with foresight? Standard economic analysis says yes: the essays in this volume raise serious doubts about such a comforting appraisal., Deciding when and how to retire are among the most important decisions most people make. This volume by analysts trained in economics and other disciplines suggests that retirement planning and decisions fall far short of the rational ideal., " Deciding when and how to retire are among the most important decisions most people make. Can they be depended on to plan with foresight and make sound decisions? According to standard economic analysis the answer is a qualified ""yes."" But studies by psychologists, sociologists, and economists themselves raise doubts about this comforting appraisal. This volume by analysts trained in economics and other disciplines suggests that retirement planning and decisions fall far short of the rational ideal. Gary Burtless explains what economic research has to say about retirement behavior. Annamaria Lusardi reports that many people in their fifties and older say they have not even thought about retirement. Mathey Rabin and Ted O'Donoghue show that procrastination can cause huge economic losses. Robert Axtell and Joshua Epstein show that herd behavior explains observed patterns of retirement behavior better than does the assumption of rational decisionmaking. George Loewenstein, Drazen Prelec, and Roberto Weber report that many people incorrectly anticipate what retirement will be like and rationalize whatever decision they have made. David Fetherstonhaugh and Lee Ross report experimental evidence that the effect of Social Security provisions may depend on how these policies are ""framed"" as well as on the specific content of those policies. These and other authors also explore the broader implications of these behavioral patterns. Copublished with Russell Sage Foundation "
LC Classification NumberHQ1063.2.U6B44 1999
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