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Asymmetric Information in the Home Insurance Market

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  • Karl Ove Aarbu, 2017. "Asymmetric Information in the Home Insurance Market," Journal of Risk & Insurance, The American Risk and Insurance Association, vol. 84(1), pages 35-72, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jrinsu:v:84:y:2017:i:1:p:35-72
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