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The determinants of board structure

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  • Netter, Jeffry M.
  • Yang, Tina

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  • Linck, James S. & Netter, Jeffry M. & Yang, Tina, 2008. "The determinants of board structure," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 87(2), pages 308-328, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:87:y:2008:i:2:p:308-328
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