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The Informational Content Of Bond Ratings

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  • Louis H. Ederington
  • Jess B. Yawitz
  • Brian E. Roberts

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  • Louis H. Ederington & Jess B. Yawitz & Brian E. Roberts, 1987. "The Informational Content Of Bond Ratings," Journal of Financial Research, Southern Finance Association;Southwestern Finance Association, vol. 10(3), pages 211-226, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jfnres:v:10:y:1987:i:3:p:211-226
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