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Shareholder proposals in the new millennium: Shareholder support, board response, and market reaction

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  • Thomas, Randall S. & Cotter, James F., 2007. "Shareholder proposals in the new millennium: Shareholder support, board response, and market reaction," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 13(2-3), pages 368-391, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:13:y:2007:i:2-3:p:368-391
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