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Is the Brazilian stockmarket efficient?

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  • Sergio Da Silva

    (Department of Economics, Federal University of Santa Catarina)

  • Roberto Meurer

    (Department of Economics, Federal University of Santa Catarina)

  • Caio Guttler

    (Department of Economics, Federal University of Santa Catarina)

Abstract

Employing both cointegration analysis and a variety of Granger causality tests, we examine whether the Brazilian stockmarket is efficient in processing new information about public macroeconomic data (semi-strong efficiency). We find the stockmarket to be inefficient, which is in line with most results for other emerging markets.

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  • Sergio Da Silva & Roberto Meurer & Caio Guttler, 2008. "Is the Brazilian stockmarket efficient?," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 7(1), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-07g10016
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