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Internal Restructuring and Firm Survival

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  • Alfred Yawson

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  • Ronan Powell & Alfred Yawson, 2012. "Internal Restructuring and Firm Survival," International Review of Finance, International Review of Finance Ltd., vol. 12(4), pages 435-467, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:irvfin:v:12:y:2012:i:4:p:435-467
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2443.2012.01151.x
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