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Deshelling the Shell Companies Using Benford’s Law: An Emerging Market Study

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  • Khushdeep Dharni

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  • Venuka Aggarwal & Khushdeep Dharni, 2020. "Deshelling the Shell Companies Using Benford’s Law: An Emerging Market Study," Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers, , vol. 45(3), pages 160-169, September.
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    DOI: 10.1177/0256090920979695
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