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Liquidation costs and capital structure

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  • Alderson, Michael J. & Betker, Brian L., 1995. "Liquidation costs and capital structure," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 39(1), pages 45-69, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:39:y:1995:i:1:p:45-69
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