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ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS ETHICS

Impact of corporate board size and board independence on stock returns volatility in Ghana

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Article: 2204597 | Received 22 Feb 2023, Accepted 15 Apr 2023, Published online: 23 Apr 2023

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