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Litigation risk and IPO underpricing

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  • Shu, Susan

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  • Lowry, Michelle & Shu, Susan, 2002. "Litigation risk and IPO underpricing," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 65(3), pages 309-335, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:65:y:2002:i:3:p:309-335
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