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Political control and performance in China's listed firms

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  • Chang, Eric C. & Wong, Sonia M.L., 2004. "Political control and performance in China's listed firms," Journal of Comparative Economics, Elsevier, vol. 32(4), pages 617-636, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcecon:v:32:y:2004:i:4:p:617-636
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