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ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS ETHICS

Beyond the depth of narratives, does the multi-layer monitoring-driven view matter in disclosure? Evidence from MENA countries

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Article: 2213958 | Received 07 Mar 2022, Accepted 10 May 2023, Published online: 17 May 2023

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