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Evidence of psychological barriers in the conditional moments of major world stock indices

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  • Cyree, Ken B.
  • Domian, Dale L.
  • Louton, David A.
  • Yobaccio, Elizabeth J.

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  • Cyree, Ken B. & Domian, Dale L. & Louton, David A. & Yobaccio, Elizabeth J., 1999. "Evidence of psychological barriers in the conditional moments of major world stock indices," Review of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 8(1), pages 73-91, June.
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