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Earnings management behaviors under different economic environments: Evidence from Japanese banks

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  • Agarwal, Sumit
  • Chomsisengphet, Souphala
  • Liu, Chunlin
  • Ghon Rhee, S.

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  • Agarwal, Sumit & Chomsisengphet, Souphala & Liu, Chunlin & Ghon Rhee, S., 2007. "Earnings management behaviors under different economic environments: Evidence from Japanese banks," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 16(3), pages 429-443.
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