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An analytical approximate solution to the problem of precautionary savings

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  • Talmain, Gabriel, 1998. "An analytical approximate solution to the problem of precautionary savings," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 23(1), pages 113-124, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:dyncon:v:23:y:1998:i:1:p:113-124
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