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Rational Pensions for Irrational People : Behavioral Science Lessons for the Netherlands

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  • Prast, Henriette & Bodie, Z., 2011. "Rational Pensions for Irrational People : Behavioral Science Lessons for the Netherlands," Other publications TiSEM 52f74d03-aec6-4cb1-97c1-5, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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