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Individual Behavior and Beliefs in Experimental Parimutuel Betting Markets

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  • Frederic Koessler

    (THEMA, Université de Cergy-Pontoise)

  • Ch. Noussair
  • A. Ziegelmeyer

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  • Frederic Koessler & Ch. Noussair & A. Ziegelmeyer, 2005. "Individual Behavior and Beliefs in Experimental Parimutuel Betting Markets," THEMA Working Papers 2005-08, THEMA (THéorie Economique, Modélisation et Applications), Université de Cergy-Pontoise.
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