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Does time have value? An empirical examination of the put option embedded in refundable U.S. air fares

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  • Drew Winters

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  • Ray Sturm & Drew Winters, 2009. "Does time have value? An empirical examination of the put option embedded in refundable U.S. air fares," Journal of Economics and Finance, Springer;Academy of Economics and Finance, vol. 33(4), pages 376-392, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jecfin:v:33:y:2009:i:4:p:376-392
    DOI: 10.1007/s12197-008-9025-7
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    Keywords

    Options; Airlines; Contingent claims; Ticket pricing; G13; G19;
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    JEL classification:

    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing
    • G19 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Other

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