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Shipping freight derivatives: a survey of recent evidence

Manolis G. Kavussanos Athens University of Economics and Business, 76 Patission St, 10434, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ilias D. Visvikis ALBA Graduate Business School, Athinas Ave. & 2A Areos Str, 16671, Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece
Pages 233-255 | Published online: 09 Sep 2011

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