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Measuring Self-Control Problems

Ameriks, John, Caplin, Andrew, Leahy, John, Tyler, Tom·2007·American Economic Review
DOI 10.1257/aer.97.3.966
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We develop a survey instrument to measure self-control problems in a sample of highly educated adults. This measure relates in the manner that theory predicts to liquid wealth accumulation and personality measures. Yet while self-control problems are typically seen as resulting in overconsumption and low wealth, we identify a significant group who underconsume and thereby accumulate high levels of wealth. In addition, self-control problems are smaller in scale for older than for younger respondents. Those who put money aside in retirement accounts may be delaying access to a point at which self-control problems are no longer important. (JEL D12, D14)

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Authors
Ameriks, J., Caplin, A., Leahy, J., & Tyler, T.
Venue
American Economic Review
Publisher
American Economic Association
Published
2007-05-01
Volume
97
Issue
3
Pages
966-972
ISSN
0002-8282 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1257/aer.97.3.966
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W1992986152
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271
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18
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18.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
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