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Keynes's personal investments in the London Stock Exchange and his views on the transformation of the British economy

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  • Marcuzzo, Maria Cristina
  • Sanfilippo, Eleonora

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•Keynes's investments in sterling securities 1922–1945.•Investment sectors in Keynes's portfolio.•Keynes's core holdings.•Keynes's general investment philosophy.

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  • Marcuzzo, Maria Cristina & Sanfilippo, Eleonora, 2022. "Keynes's personal investments in the London Stock Exchange and his views on the transformation of the British economy," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 61(C), pages 512-526.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:streco:v:61:y:2022:i:c:p:512-526
    DOI: 10.1016/j.strueco.2020.02.002
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