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Who switches and why? A diagnostic survey of retail financial services in Ireland

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  • McGowan, Féidhlim
  • Papadopoulos, Alexandros
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  • McGowan, Féidhlim & Papadopoulos, Alexandros & Lunn, Pete, 2023. "Who switches and why? A diagnostic survey of retail financial services in Ireland," Papers WP748, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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