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On Modeling Cross Sectional Distributions Of Financial Ratios

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  • Hon‐Shiang Lau
  • Amy Hing‐Ling Lau
  • Donald W. Gribbin

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  • Hon‐Shiang Lau & Amy Hing‐Ling Lau & Donald W. Gribbin, 1995. "On Modeling Cross Sectional Distributions Of Financial Ratios," Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 22(4), pages 521-549, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jbfnac:v:22:y:1995:i:4:p:521-549
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-5957.1995.tb00375.x
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