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Additions to corporate boards: the effect of gender

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  • Farrell, Kathleen A.
  • Hersch, Philip L.

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  • Farrell, Kathleen A. & Hersch, Philip L., 2005. "Additions to corporate boards: the effect of gender," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 11(1-2), pages 85-106, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:11:y:2005:i:1-2:p:85-106
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