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Performance comparison between exchange-traded funds and closed-end country funds

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  • Harper, Joel T.
  • Madura, Jeff
  • Schnusenberg, Oliver

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  • Harper, Joel T. & Madura, Jeff & Schnusenberg, Oliver, 2006. "Performance comparison between exchange-traded funds and closed-end country funds," Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, Elsevier, vol. 16(2), pages 104-122, April.
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