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| Author: | Jappelli, T. Pistaferri, L. |
| Title: | Tax incentives and the demand for life insurance: evidence from Italy |
| Journal: | Journal of Public Economics
2003 : AUG, VOL. 87:7-8, p. 1779-1799 |
| Index terms: | Taxation Incentives Portfolio selection Life insurance Italy |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Using repeated cross-sectional data from 1989 to 1998, the authors find that tax reforms had no effect on the decision to invest in life insurance or the amount invested. The likely explanations are the lack of information and lack of commitment to long-term investment. |
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