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Research Article

Do climate policy uncertainty and economic policy uncertainty promote firms’ green activities? Evidence from an emerging market

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Article: 2307460 | Received 24 Oct 2023, Accepted 16 Jan 2024, Published online: 31 Jan 2024

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