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Testing a model of signals in the IPO offer process

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  • David Williams & W. Duncan & Peter Ginter, 2010. "Testing a model of signals in the IPO offer process," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 34(4), pages 445-463, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:sbusec:v:34:y:2010:i:4:p:445-463
    DOI: 10.1007/s11187-008-9130-1
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    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship

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