Avant-propos : On the importance of taking a life-cyle view in understanding generational issues

Accurate measurement of the standard of living and of generational comparisons is of growing importance in the policy debate. Are baby-boomers better off than generations born later? How should we compare the standard of living across families of different size? How do individual earnings relate to family income? Are public pensions more generous that private sector pensions. Voir l'article...