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Bank privatization in developing and developed countries: Cross-sectional evidence on the impact of economic and political factors

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  • Nash, Robert C.
  • Netter, Jeffry M.

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  • Boehmer, Ekkehart & Nash, Robert C. & Netter, Jeffry M., 2005. "Bank privatization in developing and developed countries: Cross-sectional evidence on the impact of economic and political factors," Journal of Banking & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 29(8-9), pages 1981-2013, August.
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