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Prior Uncertainty, Analyst Bias, And Subsequent Abnormal Returns

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  • Lucy F. Ackert
  • George Athanassakos

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  • Lucy F. Ackert & George Athanassakos, 1997. "Prior Uncertainty, Analyst Bias, And Subsequent Abnormal Returns," Journal of Financial Research, Southern Finance Association;Southwestern Finance Association, vol. 20(2), pages 263-273, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jfnres:v:20:y:1997:i:2:p:263-273
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