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Return predictability in African stock markets

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  • Appiah-Kusi, Joe & Menyah, Kojo, 2003. "Return predictability in African stock markets," Review of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 12(3), pages 247-270.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:revfin:v:12:y:2003:i:3:p:247-270
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