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The Performance of the European Market for Corporate Control: Evidence from the 5th Takeover Wave

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Martynova, M.
Renneboog, L.D.R. (Tilburg University, Tilburg Law and Economics Center)

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  1. Bruce Lyons, 2008. "An Economic Assessment of EC Merger Control: 1957–2007," Working Papers 08-17, Centre for Competition Policy, University of East Anglia. [Downloadable!]
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