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La Economía Financiera Frente a la Crisis

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This essay discusses the status of Financial Economics as a discipline in the face of the current global crisis. Contrary to some criticisms that have been levied, it defends the thesis that the discipline has not irresponsibly abused the rational man-rat

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  • Felipe Zurita, 2009. "La Economía Financiera Frente a la Crisis," Latin American Journal of Economics-formerly Cuadernos de Economía, Instituto de Economía. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile., vol. 46(134), pages 183-195.
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    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
    • G01 - Financial Economics - - General - - - Financial Crises

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