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Direct Tests Of The Divergence Of Opinion Hypothesis In The Market For Racetrack Betting

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  • Edward M. Saunders

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  • Kenneth M. Lusht & Edward M. Saunders, 1989. "Direct Tests Of The Divergence Of Opinion Hypothesis In The Market For Racetrack Betting," Journal of Financial Research, Southern Finance Association;Southwestern Finance Association, vol. 12(4), pages 285-291, December.
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    1. Miller, Edward M, 1977. "Risk, Uncertainty, and Divergence of Opinion," Journal of Finance, American Finance Association, vol. 32(4), pages 1151-1168, September.
    2. Steve Swidler & Paul Vanderheiden, 1983. "Another Opinion Regarding Divergence Of Opinion And Return," Journal of Financial Research, Southern Finance Association;Southwestern Finance Association, vol. 6(1), pages 47-50, March.
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