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Efficient Asset Portfolios and the Theory of Normal Backwardation

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  • Carter, Colin A
  • Rausser, Gordon C
  • Schmitz, Andrew

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  • Carter, Colin A & Rausser, Gordon C & Schmitz, Andrew, 1983. "Efficient Asset Portfolios and the Theory of Normal Backwardation," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 91(2), pages 319-331, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jpolec:v:91:y:1983:i:2:p:319-31
    DOI: 10.1086/261148
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