PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781260013900
Author: BREALEY
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 33, Problem 5PS
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To explain: The reason why market-based financial systems are better suited in supporting innovation and also while releasing capital from the declining industries.
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