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Why do global firms use currency swaps?: Theory and evidence

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  • Goswami, Gautam
  • Nam, Jouahn
  • Shrikhande, Milind M.

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  • Goswami, Gautam & Nam, Jouahn & Shrikhande, Milind M., 2004. "Why do global firms use currency swaps?: Theory and evidence," Journal of Multinational Financial Management, Elsevier, vol. 14(4-5), pages 315-334.
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