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Research Article
The effects of sustainable development on firms' financial performance – an empirical approach†
Article first published online: 14 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/sd.351
Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. and ERP Environment
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How to Cite
Chang, D.-s. and Kuo, L.-c. R. (2008), The effects of sustainable development on firms' financial performance – an empirical approach. Sust. Dev., 16: 365–380. doi: 10.1002/sd.351
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 21 NOV 2008
- Article first published online: 14 JAN 2008
- Manuscript Accepted: 14 NOV 2007
- Manuscript Revised: 13 NOV 2007
- Manuscript Received: 1 JUN 2007
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