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On the positive correlation property in competitive insurance markets

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  • Koufopoulos, Kostas, 2007. "On the positive correlation property in competitive insurance markets," Journal of Mathematical Economics, Elsevier, vol. 43(5), pages 597-605, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:mateco:v:43:y:2007:i:5:p:597-605
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