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Paul Samuelson and Financial Economics

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  • Robert C. Merton, 2006. "Paul Samuelson and Financial Economics," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 50(2), pages 9-31, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:50:y:2006:i:2:p:9-31
    DOI: 10.1177/056943450605000202
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