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Foreign debt and financial hedging: Evidence from Australia

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  • Nguyen, Hoa & Faff, Robert, 2006. "Foreign debt and financial hedging: Evidence from Australia," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 184-201.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reveco:v:15:y:2006:i:2:p:184-201
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