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Speculative attacks to currency target zones: A market microstructure approach

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  • Carrera, Jose M., 1999. "Speculative attacks to currency target zones: A market microstructure approach," Journal of Empirical Finance, Elsevier, vol. 6(5), pages 555-582, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:empfin:v:6:y:1999:i:5:p:555-582
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