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Where Angels Fear to Trade : The Role of Religion in Household Finance

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  • Renneboog, L.D.R.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • Spaenjers, C.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

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  • Renneboog, L.D.R. & Spaenjers, C., 2009. "Where Angels Fear to Trade : The Role of Religion in Household Finance," Discussion Paper 2009-34, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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