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Two Puzzles of Asset Pricing and Their Implications for Investors

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  • John Y. Campbell, 2003. "Two Puzzles of Asset Pricing and Their Implications for Investors," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 47(1), pages 48-74, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:47:y:2003:i:1:p:48-74
    DOI: 10.1177/056943450304700103
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