Population Growth and Savings in Developing Countries: A Survey

摘要

The paper surveys the theoretical and empirical literature concerning the possible effects of population growth on the aggregate savings rate. The effect is examined from three perspectives: (1) macroeconomic effects of variations in the age structure of the population, (2) choice theoretic models of family decision-making and (3) market level interactions of variables which determine individual decisions. (Copyright (c) 1985, The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank.)