Self-Insurance and Co-insurance as Strategies for Managing Idiosyncratic Shocks
Self-insurance and co-insurance are two primary strategies households use to manage idiosyncratic shocks. The adoption of these strategies reflects a common household preference for maintaining stable consumption levels.
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