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Incentives, downsizing, and value creation at General Dynamics

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  • Murphy, Kevin J.

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  • Dial, Jay & Murphy, Kevin J., 1995. "Incentives, downsizing, and value creation at General Dynamics," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 37(3), pages 261-314, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:37:y:1995:i:3:p:261-314
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