More analysts, better ratings: Do rating agencies invest enough in less developed countries?
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- Giovanni Ferri, 2004. "More analysts, better ratings: Do rating agencies invest enough in less developed countries?," Journal of Applied Economics, Universidad del CEMA, vol. 7, pages 77-98, May.
- Giovanni Ferri, 2004. "More Analysts, Better Ratings: Do Rating Agencies Invest Enough in Less Developed Countries?," Journal of Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(1), pages 77-98, May.
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