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Increase in risk and saving behavior

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  • Tzeng, Larry Y. & Wang, Jen-Hung, 2004. "Increase in risk and saving behavior," Journal of Economics and Business, Elsevier, vol. 56(5), pages 405-414.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jebusi:v:56:y:2004:i:5:p:405-414
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