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Peer reviewedMcConnel, Charles E.; Deljavan, Firooz – Journal of Gerontology, 1983
Studied age differences in consumption patterns in 4,004 retired and nonretired elderly households. Results showed the retired family commits a small proportion of additional income to necessities and more to gifts and contributions. Although the average retired household enjoys economic security, medical care and energy-related expenses are…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Consumer Economics, Economic Factors, Gerontology
