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Retirement Saving in Japan: With Emphasis on the Impact of Social Security and Retirement Payments

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  • Wakabayashi, Midori, 2001. "Retirement Saving in Japan: With Emphasis on the Impact of Social Security and Retirement Payments," Journal of the Japanese and International Economies, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 131-159, June.
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