Testing Random Walk and Market Efficiency: A Cross-Stock Market Analysis
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RWH; ADF; PP; VR; Runs Test;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- G00 - Financial Economics - - General - - - General
- G01 - Financial Economics - - General - - - Financial Crises
- G02 - Financial Economics - - General - - - Behavioral Finance: Underlying Principles
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