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Governance and boards of directors in closed-end investment companies

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  • Del Guercio, Diane
  • Dann, Larry Y.
  • Partch, M. Megan

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  • Del Guercio, Diane & Dann, Larry Y. & Partch, M. Megan, 2003. "Governance and boards of directors in closed-end investment companies," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 69(1), pages 111-152, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:69:y:2003:i:1:p:111-152
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