Explanations for the predominant use of cash financing in hospitality acquisitions

Journal of Hospitality Financial Management

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 47-58

  Oak, Seonghee ^a   Andrew, William ^b   Bryant, Beverly ^a  

^a NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 80054044380     PISSN: 10913211     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10913211.2008.10653848     Document Type: Article

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