Andrew Mason 

I have long been interested in how population affects the macroeconomy including economic growth, intergenerational linkages, saving and wealth, and income inequality.  My research relies heavily on a generational perspective that builds on a detailed understanding of how economic behavior varies over the lifecycle.  This perspective is useful for understanding how the demographic transition has affected development influenced by what has become known as the demographic dividend.  A generational perspective is equally useful for understanding how population aging is affecting economic growth, public finances, and generational equity in higher income countries.  My research is highlighted here.  

In recent years my efforts have emphasized the development of National Transfer Accounts (NTA) which provides a formal framework, closely related to National Income Accounts, that documents how economies vary over the lifecycle and how economic systems and institutions reallocate resources to children and to seniors.  With the support of many institutions, government agencies and researchers, the NTA network has grown to include research teams in more than 70 countries.  Extensive information about NTA is provided at www.ntaccounts.org with some further information here.

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