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ESG rating divergence, information disclosure, and stock price volatility: evidence from Chinese listed companies

Chengming LiSchool of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Shuhao LaiSchool of Economics, Minzu University of China, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
Published online: 19 Jun 2024

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