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Dividend change context and signaling efficiency in Japan

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  • Harada, Kimie & Nguyen, Pascal, 2005. "Dividend change context and signaling efficiency in Japan," Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, Elsevier, vol. 13(5), pages 504-522, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pacfin:v:13:y:2005:i:5:p:504-522
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