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Herding in delegated portfolio management: When is comparative performance information desirable?

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  • Gumbel, Alexander, 2005. "Herding in delegated portfolio management: When is comparative performance information desirable?," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 49(3), pages 599-626, April.
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