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The determinants of capital structure: evidence from the Asia Pacific region

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  • Deesomsak, Rataporn
  • Paudyal, Krishna
  • Pescetto, Gioia

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  • Deesomsak, Rataporn & Paudyal, Krishna & Pescetto, Gioia, 2004. "The determinants of capital structure: evidence from the Asia Pacific region," Journal of Multinational Financial Management, Elsevier, vol. 14(4-5), pages 387-405.
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