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Comparing acquisitions and divestitures

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  • Mulherin, J. Harold & Boone, Audra L., 2000. "Comparing acquisitions and divestitures," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 6(2), pages 117-139, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:6:y:2000:i:2:p:117-139
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