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Skewness And Kurtosis In Japanese Equity Returns: Empirical Evidence

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  • Raj Aggarwal
  • Ramesh P. Rao
  • Takato Hiraki
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  • Raj Aggarwal & Ramesh P. Rao & Takato Hiraki, 1989. "Skewness And Kurtosis In Japanese Equity Returns: Empirical Evidence," Journal of Financial Research, Southern Finance Association;Southwestern Finance Association, vol. 12(3), pages 253-260, September.
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