Document Type
Article
Abstract
Does the institution of social security have an effect on the saving decisions of consumers? If it does, to what degree is aggregate saving increased or decreased? The dilemma of whether or not savings are affected by social security has received a great deal of attention over the years because aggregate saving is directly related to the level of capital invested, which in turn is responsible for economic growth (Aaron 1982, p. 51). Policy makers interested in stimulating the overall growth of the economy are likewise interested in the effects of their policy decisions on aggregate capital outlays. Therefore, a method of accurately measuring a change in consumer saving patterns would be a great asset when developing future policy.
Publication Date
1987
Journal Title
Draftings In
Volume
2
Issue
4
First Page
14
Last Page
20
Copyright
©1987 by the Board of Student Publications, University of Northern Iowa
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Whitlow, Allen J.
(1987)
"The Effect of the Social Security Program on the Rate of Personal Saving,"
Draftings In: Vol. 2:
No.
4, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/draftings/vol2/iss4/5
Comments
This issue is also considered v.3 of the initial publication series of Major Themes in Economics.