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Discussant Comment on “Is Tone at the Top Associated with Financial Reporting Aggressiveness?” by Lorenzo Patelli, Matteo Pedrini

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    Gregory D. Saxton

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Saxton, G.D. Discussant Comment on “Is Tone at the Top Associated with Financial Reporting Aggressiveness?” by Lorenzo Patelli, Matteo Pedrini. J Bus Ethics 126, 21–24 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-013-2040-4

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