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Return smoothing mechanisms in life and pension insurance: Path-dependent contingent claims

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  • Guillen, Montserrat
  • Jorgensen, Peter Lochte
  • Nielsen, Jens Perch

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  • Guillen, Montserrat & Jorgensen, Peter Lochte & Nielsen, Jens Perch, 2006. "Return smoothing mechanisms in life and pension insurance: Path-dependent contingent claims," Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 38(2), pages 229-252, April.
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