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Strategic trading behavior and price distortion in a manipulated market: anatomy of a squeeze

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  • Yadav, Pradeep K.

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  • Merrick, John Jr & Naik, Narayan Y. & Yadav, Pradeep K., 2005. "Strategic trading behavior and price distortion in a manipulated market: anatomy of a squeeze," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 77(1), pages 171-218, July.
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