In this paper, we examine the validity of hedonic models for estimating heterogeneous assets returns. We look into the art markets, and show that the returns on hedonic indices strictly depend on the specifications of the model. Different sets of variables lead to different returns. This means...

We examine how the implementation of a new dark order type - Midpoint Extended Life Order (M-ELO) on NASDAQ - impacts financial markets stability in terms of occurrences of mini-flash crashes in individual securities. We use high-frequency order book data around the implementation date and apply...

The discount control mechanisms that closed-end funds often choose to adopt before IPO are supposedly implemented to narrow the difference between share price and net asset value. The two discount control mechanisms are mandatory continuation votes facilitating subsequent fund liquidation and...

We investigate the effect of overreaction in the fine art market. Using a unique sample of auction prices of modern prints, we define an overvalued (undervalued) print as a print that was bought for a price above (below) its high (low) auction pricing estimate. Based on the overreaction...