Modelling normal returns in event studies: A model-selection approach and pilot study

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 331-341

  Cable, J ^a   Holland, K ^a  

^a ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Abnormal returns; Event studies

Indexed keywords

EID: 85066201987     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/135184799336993     Document Type: Article

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