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A note on diversification and the reduction of dispersion

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  • Johnson, K. H.
  • Shannon, D. S.

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  • Johnson, K. H. & Shannon, D. S., 1974. "A note on diversification and the reduction of dispersion," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 1(4), pages 365-372, December.
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