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Analytical pricing of American options

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  • Jun Cheng & Jin Zhang, 2012. "Analytical pricing of American options," Review of Derivatives Research, Springer, vol. 15(2), pages 157-192, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revdev:v:15:y:2012:i:2:p:157-192
    DOI: 10.1007/s11147-011-9073-6
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    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing

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