Measuring self-control
By: John Ameriks, Andrew Caplin, John Leahy, Tom Tyler.
Contributors: Ameriks, John, 1968-; National Bureau of Economic Research.
Series: NBER working paper series ;; working paper 10514; Working paper series (National Bureau of Economic Research : Online) ;; working paper no. 10514.
Publisher: National Bureau of Economic Research
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Self-control.
Description: "How significant are individual differences in self-control? Do these differences impact wealth accumulation? From where do they derive? Our survey-based measure of self-control provides insights into all three questions: 1.There are individual differences in self-control not only of a quantitative but also of a qualitative nature.  In our sample, standard self-control problems of over-consumption are no more prevalent than are problems of under-consumption.  2.Standard self-control problems do impede wealth accumulation, particularly in liquid form.  Problems of under-consumption have the opposite effects.  3.Self-control is linked to conscientiousness' much studied by psychologists.  There is a related link with financial planning"--National Bureau of Economic Research web site.
Notes: Also available in print.
Includes bibliographical references.
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