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Own company stock in defined contribution pension plans: A takeover defense?

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  • Rauh, Joshua D., 2006. "Own company stock in defined contribution pension plans: A takeover defense?," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 81(2), pages 379-410, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:81:y:2006:i:2:p:379-410
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