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When financial economics influences physics: The role of Econophysics

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  • Jovanovic, Franck
  • Mantegna, Rosario N.
  • Schinckus, Christophe

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•This paper shows for the first time the influence of Financial economics on Physics.•Three examples are detailed for supporting the demonstration of this influence.•Two distinctive characteristics are identified for explaining of this influence and, more generally, the mutual influence.

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  • Jovanovic, Franck & Mantegna, Rosario N. & Schinckus, Christophe, 2019. "When financial economics influences physics: The role of Econophysics," International Review of Financial Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 65(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finana:v:65:y:2019:i:c:s1057521918304162
    DOI: 10.1016/j.irfa.2019.101378
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