Inter-generational income transfers in families may lead to unexpected losses.
The article explores how different types of money given within families can affect individual well-being and family decisions. The researchers look at three generations in a family and use a game to figure out the best amount of money to give in a one-sided caring relationship. They find that giving money between generations can sometimes lead to problems in marriages. They also discover that someone giving money can make up for it in a caring way.