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The Evolution of Shareholder Activism in the United States

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  • Stuart L. Gillan
  • Laura T. Starks

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  • Stuart L. Gillan & Laura T. Starks, 2007. "The Evolution of Shareholder Activism in the United States," Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, Morgan Stanley, vol. 19(1), pages 55-73, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jacrfn:v:19:y:2007:i:1:p:55-73
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-6622.2007.00125.x
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