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Modeling a large population of traders: Mimesis and stability

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  • Omurtag, Ahmet & Sirovich, Lawrence, 2006. "Modeling a large population of traders: Mimesis and stability," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 61(4), pages 562-576, December.
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