What We’re Reading Now
A hand-picked list of what CRR researchers are reading:
What It’s Like to Retire in America After a Divorce
(The Wall Street Journal)
Four people are profiled about their post-divorce retirement finances and how they spend their time.
America Is Experiencing a Productivity Miracle
(The Economist)
The U.S. has undergone a productivity boom in recent years. The growth is too early for A.I. to take credit, and some economists think it’s due to WFH policies.
Health Shocks and Annuity Choices
(Management Science)
The study finds that people in Sweden who receive a first-time cancer diagnosis buy less annuities, consistent with lower expected longevity. But the response is small, mostly because people tend to stick to their default annuity options.
