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Saving behavior of older households: Rate-of-return, precautionary and inheritance effects

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  • Jianakoplos, Nancy A.
  • Menchik, Paul L.
  • Irvine, F. Owen

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  • Jianakoplos, Nancy A. & Menchik, Paul L. & Irvine, F. Owen, 1996. "Saving behavior of older households: Rate-of-return, precautionary and inheritance effects," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 50(1), pages 111-120, January.
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    5. Hochgürtel, S., 1997. "Precautionary Motives and Portfolio Decisions," Other publications TiSEM a6aa05be-cbd8-4f92-ac8e-8, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.

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