The degree of price resolution: The case of the gold market

Data from the London gold market are utilized to investigate the nature, frequency, and causes of rounding in transactions prices to the nearest 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 cents. The basic theoretical model is presented and hypotheses formulated. The data consist of the morning and afternoon fixing prices...

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Published in:The journal of futures markets 1985-04, Vol.5 (1), p.29-43
Main Authors: Ball, Clifford A., Torous, Walter N., Tschoegl, Adrian E.
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Rates of return
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Stock exchanges
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