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Information Asymmetry and Cross†sectional Variation in Insider Trading

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  • Steven J. Huddart & Bin Ke, 2007. "Information Asymmetry and Cross†sectional Variation in Insider Trading," Contemporary Accounting Research, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 24(1), pages 195-232, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:coacre:v:24:y:2007:i:1:p:195-232
    DOI: 10.1506/0277-1110-4434-M627
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