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Tests of the Contrarian Investment Strategy Evidence from the French and German stock markets

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  • Mun, Johnathan C.
  • Vasconcellos, Geraldo M.
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  • Mun, Johnathan C. & Vasconcellos, Geraldo M. & Kish, Richard, 1999. "Tests of the Contrarian Investment Strategy Evidence from the French and German stock markets," International Review of Financial Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 8(3), pages 215-234, March.
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