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Assessing the efficiency of the MENA emerging stock markets: A sectoral perspective

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  • Imen Zgueb Rejichi
  • Chaker Aloui
  • Duc Khuong Nguyen

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  • Imen Zgueb Rejichi & Chaker Aloui & Duc Khuong Nguyen, 2014. "Assessing the efficiency of the MENA emerging stock markets: A sectoral perspective," Working Papers 2014-78, Department of Research, Ipag Business School.
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