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How Does Intergenerational Wealth Transmission Affect Wealth Concentration?

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In this note, we seek to establish the role of intergenerational wealth transmission by using the Federal Reserve Board's Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), which contains extensive information about household balance sheets, intergenerational transfers made and received, and demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of respondents.

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  • Laura Feiveson, 2018. "How Does Intergenerational Wealth Transmission Affect Wealth Concentration?," FEDS Notes 2018-06-01, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.).
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedgfn:2018-06-01
    DOI: 10.17016/2380-7172.2209
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