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On relative performance contracts and fund manager's incentives

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  • King, Stephen P.

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  • Eichberger, Jurgen & Grant, Simon & King, Stephen P., 1999. "On relative performance contracts and fund manager's incentives," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 43(1), pages 135-161, January.
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