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Measuring the Mexican response to return volatility in Mexican private Social Security accounts

Investigators:

James Choi and Justine Hastings

Summary:

We are examining how Mexican individuals responded to return volatility in their private Social Security account during the recent financial crisis.

Papers:

Choi, J, Hastings J, and Shrestha U (2012). “The Impact of Risk and the Financial Crisis on Perceptions of Privatized Social Security and Retirement Planning.” NBER Retirement Research Center Paper No. NB 12-07.