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Why underwrite rights offerings? Some new evidence

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  • Eckbo, B. Espen
  • Michalsen, Dag

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  • B[oslash]hren, [Oslash]yvind & Eckbo, B. Espen & Michalsen, Dag, 1997. "Why underwrite rights offerings? Some new evidence," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 46(2), pages 223-261, November.
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