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Opciones sobre Centrales Eléctricas

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  • Héctor Gutiérrez
  • Jorge Leyton

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Along the lines of the option theory applied lo project evaluation introduced by Brennan & Schartz in 1985, this paper analyses how the typical procedure for selecting power plant investments -based on cost-efficiency criteria- might be enhanced with the

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  • Héctor Gutiérrez & Jorge Leyton, 1993. "Opciones sobre Centrales Eléctricas," Latin American Journal of Economics-formerly Cuadernos de Economía, Instituto de Economía. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile., vol. 30(91), pages 369-394.
    • Handle: RePEc:ioe:cuadec:v:30:y:1993:i:91:p:369-394
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