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Investor valuation of the abandonment option

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  • Berger, Philip G.
  • Ofek, Eli
  • Swary, Itzhak

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  • Berger, Philip G. & Ofek, Eli & Swary, Itzhak, 1996. "Investor valuation of the abandonment option," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 42(2), pages 257-287, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:42:y:1996:i:2:p:257-287
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