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Environmental liability and the capital structure of firms

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  • Ulph, Alistair & Valentini, Laura, 2004. "Environmental liability and the capital structure of firms," Resource and Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 26(4), pages 393-410, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:resene:v:26:y:2004:i:4:p:393-410
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