The Degree of Precautionary Saving: A Reexamination

Yasuyuki Sawada () and Mark J. Lee ()

No CIRJE-F-448, CIRJE F-Series from CIRJE, Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo

Abstract: Extending Dynan's methodology (1993), we show that a significant frac tion of the prudence parameter puzzle can be explained by a downward omitted variable bias. Further, the estimated prudence is substantially higher for liquidity-constrained households.

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Date: 2006-11
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