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Currency Denomination of Bank Loans : Evidence from Small Firms in Transition Countries

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    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Ongena, S.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Yesin, P.

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  • Brown, M. & Ongena, S. & Yesin, P., 2008. "Currency Denomination of Bank Loans : Evidence from Small Firms in Transition Countries," Other publications TiSEM c01ada6e-5c4b-48eb-8743-6, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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