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Increase in takeover protection and firm knowledge accumulation strategy

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  • Heli Wang
  • Shan Zhao
  • Jinyu He

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  • Heli Wang & Shan Zhao & Jinyu He, 2016. "Increase in takeover protection and firm knowledge accumulation strategy," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 37(12), pages 2393-2412, December.
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