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Australian Socially Responsible Funds: Performance, Risk and Screening Intensity

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  • Darren Lee

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  • Jacquelyn Humphrey & Darren Lee, 2011. "Australian Socially Responsible Funds: Performance, Risk and Screening Intensity," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 102(4), pages 519-535, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:102:y:2011:i:4:p:519-535
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0836-7
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