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The Importance of Bequests and Life-Cycle Saving in Capital Accumulation: A New Answer

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  • Karen E. Dynan
  • Jonathan Skinner
  • Stephen P. Zeldes

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  • Karen E. Dynan & Jonathan Skinner & Stephen P. Zeldes, 2002. "The Importance of Bequests and Life-Cycle Saving in Capital Accumulation: A New Answer," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 92(2), pages 274-278, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:92:y:2002:i:2:p:274-278
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