Optimal capital structure and industry dynamics

Journal of Finance

Volumn 60, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 2621-2659

  Miao, Jianjun ^a  

^a Boston University   (United States)

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EID: 28244433505     PISSN: 00221082     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6261.2005.00812.x     Document Type: Article

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