Journal of
Economics and International Finance

  • Abbreviation: J. Econ. Int. Finance
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9812
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEIF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 364

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of the relationship between leverage and performance: An empirical study of unlisted banks in Ghana

Samuel Gameli Gadzo
  • Samuel Gameli Gadzo
  • Department of Banking and Finance, School of Business, University of Education Winneba, Winneba, Ghana.
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Samuel Kofi Asiamah
  • Samuel Kofi Asiamah
  • Department of Banking and Finance, School of Business, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 14 July 2018
  •  Accepted: 06 September 2018
  •  Published: 31 October 2018

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