# Replication: Huggett & Ventura (1999)

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**Created:** [October 22, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.vfitoolkit.com/t/replication-huggett-ventura-1999/726 "2026-10-22T22:49:55Z")
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#### Post date: [October 22, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.vfitoolkit.com/t/replication-huggett-ventura-1999/726/1 "2026-10-22T22:49:55Z")

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Replication of  
Huggett & Ventura (1999) - On the Distributional Effects of Social Security Reform ([original paper](https://doi.org/10.1006/redy.1999.0051), [replication repo](https://github.com/vfitoolkit/vfitoolkit-matlab-replication/tree/master/HuggettVentura1999))

Standard two endogenous state (assets and ‘average lifetime earnings’) OLG model. Solve a stationary general eqm, then resolve under alternative policies for pensions.