Knowledge and perceptions of superannuation in Australia

Journal of Consumer Policy

Volumn 31, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 349-368

  Worthington, Andrew C ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Consumer knowledge; Private pensions; Retirement income; Superannuation

Indexed keywords

EID: 48749085710     PISSN: 01687034     EISSN: 15730700     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10603-008-9069-2     Document Type: Article

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