Levy-stability-under-addition and fractal structure of markets: Implications for the investment management industry and emphasized examination of MATIF notional contract

Mathematical and Computer Modelling

Volumn 29, Issue 10-12, 1999, Pages 37-56

  Walter, C ^a  

^a Mergers and Acquisitions Group   (France)

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EID: 0032812694     PISSN: 08957177     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0895-7177(99)00091-6     Document Type: Article

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