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Self-Control and Saving for Retirement

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  • David I. Laibson

    (Harvard University)

  • Andrea Repetto

    (Universidad de Chile)

  • Jeremy Tobacman

    (Harvard University)

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  • David I. Laibson & Andrea Repetto & Jeremy Tobacman, 1998. "Self-Control and Saving for Retirement," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution, vol. 29(1), pages 91-196.
    • Handle: RePEc:bin:bpeajo:v:29:y:1998:i:1998-1:p:91-196
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