Firm age and IPO underpricing: evidence from the Australian Securities Exchange

Shuyu Tian

doi:10.54254/2977-5701/2025.30093

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Received: 24 November 2025

Published: 2 December 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-5701/2025.30093

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Tian,S. (2025). Firm age and IPO underpricing: evidence from the Australian Securities Exchange. Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies,18(11),44-49.

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