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Does mandatory recognition of derivatives and hedging activities influence investors’ uncertainty and diversity of opinion? The moderating role of product market competition

Pages 101-121 | Received 15 Apr 2021, Accepted 22 Aug 2023, Published online: 27 Aug 2023

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