Consultation and resource usage in retirement savings decisions

Australian evidence of systematic gender differences

Authors

  • Marilyn Clark-Murphy School of Finance and Business Economics, Edith Cowan University, 100 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup 6027, WA, Australia
  • Paul Gerrans School of Finance and Business Economics, Edith Cowan University, 100 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup 6027, WA, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/S1057-0810(01)00086-5

Keywords:

Investor choice, Superannuation, Defined benefit, Defined contribution, Gender, Retirement savings

Abstract

Australian retirement savings funds are growing rapidly and fund members are assuming greater responsibility for their own savings. Individuals' retirement savings decision processes have not been extensively researched, however, these decisions are significant not only for members but also for employers and government. This paper provides information on retirement savings in Australia and reports on a survey of members of a University superannuation fund who were recently asked to choose between a defined benefit scheme or one of four investment accumulation accounts. We explore gender differences in knowledge of superannuation and those consulted in making the decision. Copyright 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.

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Published

2001-12-30

How to Cite

Clark-Murphy, M., & Gerrans, P. (2001). Consultation and resource usage in retirement savings decisions: Australian evidence of systematic gender differences. Financial Services Review, 10(1-4), 273–290. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1057-0810(01)00086-5

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1-4 (2001): Financial Services Review

Section

New Original Submission

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Copyright (c) 2001 Elsevier Science Inc.

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