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The Price Elasticity of Demand for Whole Life Insurance

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  • Babbel, David F, 1985. "The Price Elasticity of Demand for Whole Life Insurance," Journal of Finance, American Finance Association, vol. 40(1), pages 225-239, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jfinan:v:40:y:1985:i:1:p:225-39
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