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Determinants of corporate ownership and board structure: evidence from Singapore

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  • Mak, Y. T. & Li, Yuan, 2001. "Determinants of corporate ownership and board structure: evidence from Singapore," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 7(3), pages 235-256, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:7:y:2001:i:3:p:235-256
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