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Regret, portfolio choice, and guarantees in defined contribution schemes

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  • Mitchell, Olivia S.
  • Volkman, Jacqueline M.

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  • Muermann, Alexander & Mitchell, Olivia S. & Volkman, Jacqueline M., 2006. "Regret, portfolio choice, and guarantees in defined contribution schemes," Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 39(2), pages 219-229, October.
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