Inheritances: a miscalculation?

Authors

  • Oscar Mascarilla Miro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32826/reyf.v3i9.402

Keywords:

Inheritance, Ageing

Abstract

This paper analyzes the reasons why leave an inheritance in Spain. For this purpose, an analysis of the scientific literature that clarifies the key concepts of the study and contrast the reasons for leaving the Spanish think inheritance. From the survey conducted by Nielsen refers to all areas of Spain over 50 years concluded that the precautionary motive gains weight to explain the motivations of leaving inheritance

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Published

2026-02-24

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 9 (2025): Revista de economía y finanzas (September - December 2025)

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