The Value-relevance of geographic segment earnings disclosures under SFAS 14

Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 133-155

  Thomas, Wayne B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA   (United States)

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EID: 0042355498     PISSN: 09541314     EISSN: 1467646X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-646X.00059     Document Type: Article

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