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Long-range dependence in the international diamond market

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  • Chong, Terence T.L.
  • Lu, Chenxi
  • Chan, Wing Hong

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This work endeavors to study the long-range dependence of the international diamond market. The results from the modified R/S statistic suggest that diamond returns do not have long memory, while strong evidence is found for long memory in diamond volatilities.

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  • Chong, Terence T.L. & Lu, Chenxi & Chan, Wing Hong, 2012. "Long-range dependence in the international diamond market," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 116(3), pages 401-403.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:116:y:2012:i:3:p:401-403
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2012.04.011
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    Keywords

    Long memory; Modified R/S statistic; Diamond market;
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    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes

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