The decline in saving a threat to America's prosperity? / Barry P. Bosworth.

Author/creator Bosworth, Barry, 1942-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution,
Descriptionviii, 135 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 121-129) and index.
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011049589
ISBN9780815721352 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0815721358 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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