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Closed-End Investment Companies

Part of the book series: Innovations in Financial Markets and Institutions ((IFMI,volume 7))

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Abstract

In this chapter we summarize the studies that have dealt with discounts on CEICs. Many of these studies are lengthy and often include investment company topics other than discounts. Thus, we have organized the literature in chronological order to highlight the evolving views on CEIC discounts.

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  1. Huntingdon College, UK

    Seth C. Anderson

  2. Northeastern University, USA

    Jeffery A. Born

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Anderson, S.C., Born, J.A. (1992). Academic Studies. In: Closed-End Investment Companies. Innovations in Financial Markets and Institutions, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2962-6_4

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