Altruism and the Care of Elderly Parents: Evidence from Japanese Families
作者： Miki Kohara , Fumio Ohtake
DOI: 10.2139/SSRN.926276
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摘要: This paper analyzes what adult children would do for their parents were they frail and in need of long-term care. Focusing on the special case parents' illness, then investigates altruism Japanese children. Descriptive statistics show that about 30% living separately from provide in-home care, which suggests a significant number supply However, detailed examination reveals this parental care is not motivated entirely by altruism. We when are wealthy enough to meet costs nursing.
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