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Political Connections, Government Intervention and Acquirer Performance in Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions: an Empirical Analysis Based on Chinese Acquirers

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  • Liuyong Yang & Jingjing Zhang, 2015. "Political Connections, Government Intervention and Acquirer Performance in Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions: an Empirical Analysis Based on Chinese Acquirers," The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(10), pages 1505-1525, October.
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