Research Discussion Paper – RDP 9511 Superannuation and Saving

Contents

• Introduction
• Trends in Superannuation Saving
• Superannuation and Saving – Some Theory
• The Australian Experience
• Empirical Results
• Conclusion
• Appendix A: National Accounts Measures of Superannuation Saving
• Appendix B: Data Sources and Construction
• Appendix C: Unit Root Tests
• Appendix D: Diagnostic Tests
• References

The authors would like to thank Palle Andersen, Robin Foster, Alison Tarditi, Bill Russell and Geoffrey Kingston for thoughtful contributions to the paper. Research assistance by Fuad Suljkanovic is gratefully acknowledged. Remaining errors are ours. The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Reserve Bank of Australia.