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REIT Short Sales and Return Predictability

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  • Benjamin Blau & Matthew Hill & Hao Wang, 2011. "REIT Short Sales and Return Predictability," The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Springer, vol. 42(4), pages 481-503, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jrefec:v:42:y:2011:i:4:p:481-503
    DOI: 10.1007/s11146-009-9196-9
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