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Decentralization of the firm: theory and evidence

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  • Christie, Andrew A.
  • Joye, Marc P.
  • Watts, Ross L.

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  • Christie, Andrew A. & Joye, Marc P. & Watts, Ross L., 2003. "Decentralization of the firm: theory and evidence," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 9(1), pages 3-36, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:9:y:2003:i:1:p:3-36
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