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Corporate social reporting and stakeholder accountability: The missing link

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  • Owen, David L.

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  • Cooper, Stuart M. & Owen, David L., 2007. "Corporate social reporting and stakeholder accountability: The missing link," Accounting, Organizations and Society, Elsevier, vol. 32(7-8), pages 649-667.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:aosoci:v:32:y:2007:i:7-8:p:649-667
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