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A patent race in a real options setting: Investment strategy, valuation, CAPM beta, and return volatility

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  • Meng, Rujing, 2008. "A patent race in a real options setting: Investment strategy, valuation, CAPM beta, and return volatility," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 32(10), pages 3192-3217, October.
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