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Earnings attributes and investor-protection: International evidence

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  • Boonlert-U-Thai, Kriengkrai
  • Meek, Gary K.
  • Nabar, Sandeep

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  • Boonlert-U-Thai, Kriengkrai & Meek, Gary K. & Nabar, Sandeep, 2006. "Earnings attributes and investor-protection: International evidence," The International Journal of Accounting, Elsevier, vol. 41(4), pages 327-357, 012.
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