Household annuitization decisions simulations and empirical analyses

Journal of Pension Economics and Finance

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 109-143

  Dushi, Irena ^a  

^a International Longevity Center USA   (United States)

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EID: 20744455439     PISSN: 14747472     EISSN: 14753022     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1474747204001696     Document Type: Article

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