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An exploratory investigation of the relation between risk tolerance scores and demographic characteristics

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  • Faff, Robert
  • McKenzie, Michael

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  • Hallahan, Terrence & Faff, Robert & McKenzie, Michael, 2003. "An exploratory investigation of the relation between risk tolerance scores and demographic characteristics," Journal of Multinational Financial Management, Elsevier, vol. 13(4-5), pages 483-502, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:mulfin:v:13:y:2003:i:4-5:p:483-502
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