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The impact of COVID-19 on earnings management: an international investigation

Hansol LeeYonsei University, Seoul, KoreaView further author information
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Dongjoon ChoiYonsei University, Seoul, KoreaView further author information
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Ho-Young LeeYonsei University, Seoul, KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 353-361 | Published online: 22 Jan 2023

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