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The Effect of Guanxi on Audit Quality in China

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  • Jihong Liu
  • Yaping Wang
  • Liansheng Wu

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  • Jihong Liu & Yaping Wang & Liansheng Wu, 2011. "The Effect of Guanxi on Audit Quality in China," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 103(4), pages 621-638, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:103:y:2011:i:4:p:621-638
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0884-z
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