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Accuracy in Judging the Nonlinear Effects of Cost and Profit Drivers

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  • Anne M. Farrell
  • Joan Luft
  • Michael D. Shields

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  • Anne M. Farrell & Joan Luft & Michael D. Shields, 2007. "Accuracy in Judging the Nonlinear Effects of Cost and Profit Drivers," Contemporary Accounting Research, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 24(4), pages 1139-1169, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:coacre:v:24:y:2007:i:4:p:1139-1169
    DOI: 10.1506/car.24.4.4
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