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Is the IPO pricing process efficient?

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  • Lowry, Michelle & Schwert, G. William, 2004. "Is the IPO pricing process efficient?," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 71(1), pages 3-26, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:71:y:2004:i:1:p:3-26
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