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The Luxembourg Household Finance and Consumption Survey: Results from the fifth wave in 2023

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  • Peter Lindner

  • Thomas Mathä

  • Giuseppe Pulina

  • Michael Ziegelmeyer

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This report presents the main results and underlying methodology of the 2023 wave of the Luxembourg Household Finance and Consumption Survey (LU-HFCS). Between 2021 and 2023, household net wealth declined, especially in real terms. Declines were broad-based across various types of households, reflecting declines in value of both real and financial assets. However, household debt also declined. There were no significant changes in income or wealth inequality.

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  • Peter Lindner & Thomas Mathä & Giuseppe Pulina & Michael Ziegelmeyer, 2026. "The Luxembourg Household Finance and Consumption Survey: Results from the fifth wave in 2023," BCL working papers 207, Central Bank of Luxembourg.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcl:bclwop:bclwp207
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    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • D14 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Saving; Personal Finance
    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods

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