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Re-examining the investment-uncertainty relationship in a real options model

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  • Miao-Ying Chen

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  • Chuang-Chang Chang & Miao-Ying Chen, 2012. "Re-examining the investment-uncertainty relationship in a real options model," Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, Springer, vol. 38(2), pages 241-255, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:rqfnac:v:38:y:2012:i:2:p:241-255
    DOI: 10.1007/s11156-011-0227-2
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    Keywords

    Mean reversion; Real options model; Critical investment value; G12; G13; G33;
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    JEL classification:

    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing
    • G33 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Bankruptcy; Liquidation

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