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Regulation and Sarbanes‐Oxley

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  • Oliver Hart, 2009. "Regulation and Sarbanes‐Oxley," Journal of Accounting Research, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 47(2), pages 437-445, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:joares:v:47:y:2009:i:2:p:437-445
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-679X.2009.00329.x
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