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Saving and income smoothing: Evidence from panel data

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  • Lusardi, Annamaria

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  • Alessie, Rob & Lusardi, Annamaria, 1997. "Saving and income smoothing: Evidence from panel data," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 41(7), pages 1251-1279, July.
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