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Profit sharing and monitoring in partnerships

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  • Liang, Pierre Jinghong

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  • Huddart, Steven & Liang, Pierre Jinghong, 2005. "Profit sharing and monitoring in partnerships," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 40(1-3), pages 153-187, December.
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