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The role of ROSCAs: lumpy durables or event insurance?

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  • Calomiris, Charles W.
  • Rajaraman, Indira
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  • Calomiris, Charles W. & Rajaraman, Indira, 1998. "The role of ROSCAs: lumpy durables or event insurance?," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 56(1), pages 207-216, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:56:y:1998:i:1:p:207-216
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