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Cohort Differences in Public Transfer Burdens in Japan: Insights from National Transfer Accounts (1984-2014)

Taiyo Fukai, Hidehiko Ichimura, Daigo Nakata, Itaru Sato, and Kazuyuki Terada

Fukai et al. (2024) observed that the 23-39 age group experienced the slowest consumption growth since 2004, despite higher labor income growth relative to other age groups. This disparity was attributed to a heavier public transfer burden on this age group. in this study, we re-estimate public transfer burdens reflecting specific tax schedules and social insurance systems. We examine how Japan's social welfare reforms affected consumption, income, and financial well-being.