Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10475873 Journal of Financial Economics 2012 18 Pages PDF
Abstract
▸ Good portfolio returns by local peers make new investors enter the stock market. ▸ The effect is stronger in areas with better opportunities for social learning. ▸ The effect is asymmetric-inferior peer returns do not reduce entry. ▸ Extrapolation from others' success and selective communication are likely causes.
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