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The probability and magnitude of information events

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  • Odders-White, Elizabeth R. & Ready, Mark J., 2008. "The probability and magnitude of information events," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 87(1), pages 227-248, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:87:y:2008:i:1:p:227-248
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