The decline in saving : a threat to america's prosperity? / Barry P. Bosworth.
| Author/creator | Bosworth, Barry, 1942- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution, ©2012. |
| Description | viii, 135 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Measuring saving -- Why don't Americans save? -- Global saving patterns -- Consequences of low saving. |
| Abstract | "Examines the decline in saving in the United States over the past quarter-century. Is it a statistical artifact of the official measure of saving? Why don't Americans save? What are the consequences for economic growth, the performance of the aggregate economy, and policy goals?"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-129) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011049589 |
| ISBN | 9780815721352 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815721358 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC110.S3 B668 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |