Journal of
Accounting and Taxation

  • Abbreviation: J. Account. Taxation
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6664
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAT
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 208

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of the determinants of asymmetric cost behavior: Theoretical foundation and implications

Sadri Lohrasp
  • Sadri Lohrasp
  • School of Accounting, University of Birmingham Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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  •  Received: 30 April 2024
  •  Accepted: 30 May 2024
  •  Published: 30 June 2024

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