Title: Measuring 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.
Subjects: Self-control