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Can the agency costs of debt and equity explain the changes in executive compensation during the 1990s?

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  • Bryan, Stephen & Nash, Robert & Patel, Ajay, 2006. "Can the agency costs of debt and equity explain the changes in executive compensation during the 1990s?," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 12(3), pages 516-535, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:12:y:2006:i:3:p:516-535
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