Corporate Finance: A Focused Approach (mindtap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337909747
Author: Michael C. Ehrhardt, Eugene F. Brigham
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Corporate Finance: A Focused Approach (mindtap Course List)
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