Derive and apply two-term and three-term Woolhouse approximations for calculating expected present values of state-dependent cash flows.

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Two-term Woolhouse:. Three-term adds. Three-term needs at the starting age, plus the force of interest. For: the coefficients are and. Temporary annuity rule:. Multi-state extension: replace with the total force of leaving the paying state,. Continuous limit: as,. Use 3-term when and you need EPVs accurate to the nearest cent...

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