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Asset Markets: How They Are Affected by Tournament Incentives for Individuals

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  • R. Mark Isaac & Duncan James, 2000. "Asset Markets: How They Are Affected by Tournament Incentives for Individuals," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 90(4), pages 995-1004, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:90:y:2000:i:4:p:995-1004
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/aer.90.4.995
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    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • D82 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Asymmetric and Private Information; Mechanism Design

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