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The significance of working capital management in determining firm profitability: Evidence from developing economies in Africa

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The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between working capital efficiency and corporate profitability and in particular, to determine their significance across countries with differential industrial levels.

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  • Ukaegbu, Ben, 2014. "The significance of working capital management in determining firm profitability: Evidence from developing economies in Africa," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 31(C), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:riibaf:v:31:y:2014:i:c:p:1-16
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ribaf.2013.11.005
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