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Corporate governance or globalization: What determines CEO compensation in China?

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  • Moshirian, Fariborz
  • Nguyen, Pascal
  • Tan, Liwen
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  • Li, Donghui & Moshirian, Fariborz & Nguyen, Pascal & Tan, Liwen, 2007. "Corporate governance or globalization: What determines CEO compensation in China?," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 21(1), pages 32-49, January.
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