Are Two Factors Enough? The U.K. Evidence Author(s): George Leledakis and Ian Davidson Reviewed work(s): Source: Financial Analysts Journal, Vol. 57, No. 6 (Nov. - Dec., 2001), pp. 96-105 Published by: CFA Institute Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4480359 . Accessed: 13/03/2013 15:30
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