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Risk aversion, efficient markets and the forward exchange rate

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  • Mack Ott

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  • Kees G. Koedijk & Mack Ott, 1987. "Risk aversion, efficient markets and the forward exchange rate," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, issue Dec, pages 5-13.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedlrv:y:1987:i:dec:p:5-13
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