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What can econophysics contribute to financial economics?

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  • Christophe Schinckus, 2011. "What can econophysics contribute to financial economics?," International Review of Economics, Springer;Happiness Economics and Interpersonal Relations (HEIRS), vol. 58(2), pages 147-163, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:inrvec:v:58:y:2011:i:2:p:147-163
    DOI: 10.1007/s12232-011-0115-z
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    Econophysics; Financial economics; Methodology; Emergence of new field; A12; B41;
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    • A12 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Other Disciplines
    • B41 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - Economic Methodology

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