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The Effect of Board Independence on Target Shareholder Wealth

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  • Allen Craswell
  • Prue Mackenzie

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  • Peter M. Clarkson & Allen Craswell & Prue Mackenzie, 2008. "The Effect of Board Independence on Target Shareholder Wealth," Australian Accounting Review, CPA Australia, vol. 18(2), pages 135-148, June.
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