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The effects of board size and ‘busy’ directors on the market value of Italian companies

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Roberto Di Pietra ()
Christos Grambovas ()
Ivana Raonic ()
Angelo Riccaboni ()
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Volume (Year): 12 (2008)
Issue (Month): 1 (March)
Pages: 73-91
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Keywords: Accounting valuation; Corporate governance; Board-of-directors’ size; Number of directorships; ‘Busy’ directors;

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  2. Eliezer M. Fich & Anil Shivdasani, 2006. "Are Busy Boards Effective Monitors?," Journal of Finance, American Finance Association, vol. 61(2), pages 689-724, 04. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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