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International Diversification of Real Estate Assets: Is It Worth It? Evidence from the Literature

Patrick Wilson University of Technology, Broadway, NSW
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Ralf Zurbruegg Adelaide University, Adelaide
Pages 257-278 | Published online: 18 Jun 2020

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