Incomplete Markets Amplify Consumption Volatility, Undermine Household Resilience
Saving money is important for insuring our future well-being. This study looks at how much people save as a precaution against risks they face. The researchers found that precautionary saving is significant in the US economy. They discovered that the way people save and accumulate wealth changes when there are incomplete markets. The study also shows that changes in risk can affect how much people spend. Overall, incomplete markets have a big impact on the economy's ups and downs.