The Broken Generational Contract in Europe: Generous transfers to the elderly population, low investments in children

Based on European National Transfer Accounts data from 2010, this paper quantifies and evaluates the balance of intergenerational transfer flows in 16 EU countries, including transfers in the form of unpaid household work. On average, the value of net transfers received by a child amounts to sixteen...

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Main Authors: Bernhard Hammer, Tanja Istenič, Lili Vargha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tübingen University 2018-06-01
Series:Intergenerational Justice Review
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Online Access:https://ethik-und-gesellschaft.de/ojs/index.php/igjr/article/view/711