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Time Preference and Uncertain Lifetime1

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  • Richard M. Peck
  • Padmanabhan Srinagesh

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  • Richard M. Peck & Padmanabhan Srinagesh, 1986. "Time Preference and Uncertain Lifetime1," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 30(2), pages 41-45, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:30:y:1986:i:2:p:41-45
    DOI: 10.1177/056943458603000206
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    2. Levhari, David & Mirman, Leonard J, 1977. "Savings and Consumption with an Uncertain Horizon," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 85(2), pages 265-281, April.
    3. Menahem E. Yaari, 1965. "Uncertain Lifetime, Life Insurance, and the Theory of the Consumer," The Review of Economic Studies, Review of Economic Studies Ltd, vol. 32(2), pages 137-150.
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