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Insider Trading, Option Exercises and Private Benefits of Control (Revision of DP 2010-32)

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  • Cziraki, P.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • de Goeij, P. C.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • Renneboog, L.D.R.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

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  • Cziraki, P. & de Goeij, P. C. & Renneboog, L.D.R., 2010. "Insider Trading, Option Exercises and Private Benefits of Control (Revision of DP 2010-32)," Discussion Paper 2010-90, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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