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Liars Never Prosper? How Management Misrepresentation Reduces Monitoring Costs

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  • Persons, John C., 1997. "Liars Never Prosper? How Management Misrepresentation Reduces Monitoring Costs," Journal of Financial Intermediation, Elsevier, vol. 6(4), pages 269-306, October.
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