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An Examination of the Effects of Major Political Change on Stock Market Volatility : The South African Experience

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  • Brooks, R
  • Davidson, S
  • Faff, R

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Prior to President de Klerk's historic announcement on February 2 1990 of fundamental political change, South Africa was the subject of extreme economic and political isolation. As a result of this announcement, it would be expected that South Africa's financial markets transformed from a state of segmentation to a degree of integration in world makets. One means of assessing the possible effects of this major political change is by investigating stock market volatility.

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  • Brooks, R & Davidson, S & Faff, R, 1997. "An Examination of the Effects of Major Political Change on Stock Market Volatility : The South African Experience," Papers 97-4, Melbourne - Centre in Finance.
    • Handle: RePEc:fth:melrfi:97-4
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    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G15 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - International Financial Markets

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