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Corporate Governance, Commitment to Business Ethics, and Firm Valuation: Evidence from the Korean Stock Market

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  • Jinhan Pae & Tae Choi, 2011. "Corporate Governance, Commitment to Business Ethics, and Firm Valuation: Evidence from the Korean Stock Market," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 100(2), pages 323-348, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:100:y:2011:i:2:p:323-348
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-010-0682-z
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