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The making of active boards in Swedish public companies

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  • Karin Jonnergård
  • Anna Stafsudd

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  • Karin Jonnergård & Anna Stafsudd, 2011. "The making of active boards in Swedish public companies," Journal of Management & Governance, Springer;Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale (AIDEA), vol. 15(1), pages 123-155, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jmgtgv:v:15:y:2011:i:1:p:123-155
    DOI: 10.1007/s10997-009-9120-y
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