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The relation between earnings and cash flows

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  • Dechow, Patricia M.
  • Kothari, S. P.
  • L. Watts, Ross

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  • Dechow, Patricia M. & Kothari, S. P. & L. Watts, Ross, 1998. "The relation between earnings and cash flows," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 25(2), pages 133-168, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jaecon:v:25:y:1998:i:2:p:133-168
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