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Interpersonal Effects in Consumption: Evidence from the Automobile Purchases of Neighbors

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  • Seppo Ikaheimo

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  • Mark Grinblatt & Matti Keloharju & Seppo Ikaheimo, 2004. "Interpersonal Effects in Consumption: Evidence from the Automobile Purchases of Neighbors," Yale School of Management Working Papers amz2474, Yale School of Management, revised 31 Dec 1969.
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