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Political news and stock prices: The case of Saddam Hussein contracts

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  • Amihud, Yakov & Wohl, Avi, 2004. "Political news and stock prices: The case of Saddam Hussein contracts," Journal of Banking & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 28(5), pages 1185-1200, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbfina:v:28:y:2004:i:5:p:1185-1200
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