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Predictability of Returns and Cash Flows

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  • Ralph S.J. Koijen
  • Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh

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We review the literature on return and cash flow growth predictability form the perspective of the present-value identity. We focus predominantly on recent work. Our emphasis is on U.S. aggregate stock return predictability, but we also discuss evidence from other asset classes and countries.

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