How do 401(k)s affect saving? Evidence from changes in 401(k) eligibility

American Economic Journal: Economic Policy

Volumn 3, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 103-122

  Gelber, Alexander M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA   (United States)

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EID: 84855374601     PISSN: 19457731     EISSN: 1945774X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1257/pol.3.4.103     Document Type: Article

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