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Asymmetric Information in the Subprime Mortgage Market

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  • Donald Keenan
  • Constantine Lyubimov
  • V. Slawson

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  • James Kau & Donald Keenan & Constantine Lyubimov & V. Slawson, 2012. "Asymmetric Information in the Subprime Mortgage Market," The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Springer, vol. 44(1), pages 67-89, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jrefec:v:44:y:2012:i:1:p:67-89
    DOI: 10.1007/s11146-010-9288-6
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