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What makes the stock market jump? An analysis of political risk on Hong Kong stock returns

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  • Kim, Harold Y. & Mei, Jianping P., 2001. "What makes the stock market jump? An analysis of political risk on Hong Kong stock returns," Journal of International Money and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 20(7), pages 1003-1016, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jimfin:v:20:y:2001:i:7:p:1003-1016
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