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The effects of uncertainty on optimal consumption

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  • Mason, Robin & Wright, Stephen, 2001. "The effects of uncertainty on optimal consumption," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 25(1-2), pages 185-212, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:dyncon:v:25:y:2001:i:1-2:p:185-212
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