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Safety-first portfolio optimization for US investors in emerging global, Asian and Latin American markets

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  • Kabir Hassan, M.
  • Varela, Oscar

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  • Haque, Mahfuzul & Kabir Hassan, M. & Varela, Oscar, 2004. "Safety-first portfolio optimization for US investors in emerging global, Asian and Latin American markets," Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, Elsevier, vol. 12(1), pages 91-116, January.
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