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On the Optimal Degree Of Funding Of Public Sector Pension Plans

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  • Meijdam, A.C.

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  • Ponds, E.H.M.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • Meijdam, A.C. & Ponds, E.H.M., 2013. "On the Optimal Degree Of Funding Of Public Sector Pension Plans," Other publications TiSEM 1c5b7af1-e1ee-4d01-a341-f, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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