Deadline for Registration: May 10, 2021
Older households constitute a large and growing share of the economy. This two-day, virtual conference brings together top scholars to discuss research on topics such as retirement, saving and medical care.
Anyone interested in understanding the financial decisions of older households
Opening Remarks
Kartik Athreya
Executive Vice President and Director of Research
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Save, Spend or Give? The Role of Housing and Family Insurance in Old Age
Marital Transitions, Housing, and Savings in Old Age
Breakout Discussions
Lunch
Are Marriage-Related Taxes and Social Benefits Holding Back Female Labor Supply?
Accounting for Social Security Claiming Behavior
Breakout Discussions
Opening Remarks
Why do Couples and Singles Save during Retirement?
Medical Expenses and Saving in Retirement: The Case of U.S. and Sweden
Breakout Discussions
Lunch
Cognitive Decline, Imperfect Agency and Late in Life Welfare
Firm Investment, Labor Supply, and the Design of Social Insurance: Evidence from Accommodations for Workplace Injuries
Breakout Discussions