The impact of weather insurance on consumption, investment, and welfare

Francesca de Nicola

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The impact of weather insurance on consumption, investment, and welfare

Francesca de Nicola

Quantitative Economics Vol. 6 No. 3 pp. 637-661 · The Econometric Society

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Published: Nov 01, 2015
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Francesca de Nicola (2015). The impact of weather insurance on consumption, investment, and welfare. Quantitative Economics, 6(3), 637-661. https://doi.org/10.3982/qe300

The impact of weather insurance on consumption, investment, and welfare

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