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The age-dependent value of time: a life cycle analysis

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  • Guang-Zhen Sun & Yew-Kwang Ng, 2009. "The age-dependent value of time: a life cycle analysis," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 97(3), pages 233-250, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:97:y:2009:i:3:p:233-250
    DOI: 10.1007/s00712-009-0063-1
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    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • J17 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Value of Life; Foregone Income

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