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Conclusions and Suggestions for Further Research

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This chapter presents the main conclusions of the study and suggestions for further researcher. Based on the results obtained, we provide also some recommendations to policy makers, financial analysts and regulators.

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Matias Gama, A.P., Segura, L.C., Milani Filho, M.A.F. (2017). Conclusions and Suggestions for Further Research. In: Equity Valuation and Negative Earnings. Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Governance & Fraud: Theory and Application. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3009-3_8

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