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J. David Cummins, Richard D. Phillips, Stephen D. Smith, Derivatives and Corporate Risk Management: Participation and Volume Decisions in the Insurance Industry, The Journal of Risk and Insurance, Vol. 68, No. 1 (Mar., 2001), pp. 51-91
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