The Impact of Disaggregated Physical Climate Risk on the Volatility of Property Indices: Evidence from South Africa
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/remav-2026-0034 | Journal eISSN: 2300-5289 (formerly 1733-2478)
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Submitted on: Mar 13, 2026
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Published on: Oct 13, 2026
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