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Cross-Border Mergers and Differences in Corporate Governance

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  • Laura T. Starks & Kelsey D. Wei, 2013. "Cross-Border Mergers and Differences in Corporate Governance," International Review of Finance, International Review of Finance Ltd., vol. 13(3), pages 265-297, September.
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