Which early withdrawal penalty attracts the most deposits to a commitment savings account?
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Quasi-hyperbolic discounting; Present bias; Sophistication; Naiveté; Commitment; Flexibility; Savings; Contract design; Defined contribution retirement plan; 401(k); IRA;All these keywords.
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