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Investment Fees, Net Returns, And Conflict Of Interest In 401(K) Plans

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  • Sabuhi H. Sardarli

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  • Thomas W. Doellman & Sabuhi H. Sardarli, 2016. "Investment Fees, Net Returns, And Conflict Of Interest In 401(K) Plans," Journal of Financial Research, Southern Finance Association;Southwestern Finance Association, vol. 39(1), pages 5-33, March.
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