Empirical research on CEO turnover and firm-performance: a discussion

@article{Brickley2003EmpiricalRO,
  title={Empirical research on CEO turnover and firm-performance: a discussion},
  author={James A. Brickley},
  journal={Journal of Accounting and Economics},
  year={2003},
  volume={36},
  pages={227-233}
}
  • James A. Brickley
  • Published 9 December 2003
  • Business
  • Journal of Accounting and Economics
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