June 2013
Intermediate to advanced
496 pages
19h 22m
English
Wojciech Kopczuk, Department of Economics and School of International and Public Affairs and National Bureau of Economic Research, Columbia University
In this chapter, I review empirical and theoretical literature on taxation of intergenerational transfers (estates, bequests, inheritances, inter vivos gifts) and wealth. The main message may be summarized as follows. Empirical evidence on bequest motivations and responses to estate taxation is spotty and much remains be done, but what we know points in the direction of (1) mixed motives, (2) heterogeneity of preferences, and (3) importance of retaining control over wealth. These patterns are important for normative analysis ...
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