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Return Chasing as a Driver in Individual Retirement Savings Investment Choices: Evidence from Australia

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  • Marilyn Clark-Murphy
  • Paul Gerrans
  • Craig Speelman

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  • Marilyn Clark-Murphy & Paul Gerrans & Craig Speelman, 2009. "Return Chasing as a Driver in Individual Retirement Savings Investment Choices: Evidence from Australia," Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Springer, vol. 30(1), pages 4-19, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jfamec:v:30:y:2009:i:1:p:4-19
    DOI: 10.1007/s10834-008-9133-8
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