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Ordinary And Generalized Stochastic Dominance: A Primer

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  • Zentner, Robert P.
  • Greene, Duty D.
  • Hickenbotham, Terry L.
  • Eidman, Vernon R.

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  • Zentner, Robert P. & Greene, Duty D. & Hickenbotham, Terry L. & Eidman, Vernon R., 1981. "Ordinary And Generalized Stochastic Dominance: A Primer," Staff Papers 14184, University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:umaesp:14184
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.14184
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