An empirical analysis of the efficiency of online auction IPO processes and traditional IPO processes

Authors
Hensel, Nayantara
Subjects
auctions
flotation of companies
pricing
electronic commerce
United States of America
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Date of Issue
2009
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Emerald Publishing
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Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine whether the online auction mechanism in the USA is more effective at pricing initial public offerings (IPOs) than the traditional book building process.
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Article
Description
DOI 10.1108/17439130910969729
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Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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Citation
International Journal of Managerial Finance, v.5, no.3, 2009, pp.268-310
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