Theory and Evidence on Wealth Flows and Old-Age Security: A Reply to Fricke

Abstract

In a previous article in this journal the author used an evolutionary framework to elaborate a theory of demographic transition which he labeled the kinship hypothesis. Here he rebuts the published criticisms of Thomas Fricke. Fricke claims that the authors approach deemphasizes learning and culture and accordingly embraces an invalid genetic determinism. This reply contends that Fricke misunderstands the underlying evolutionary arguments and accordingly finds major methodological and empirical shortcomings where none exist.... (SUMMARY IN FRE AND SPA) (EXCERPT)

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