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

Empirical evidence on capital structure determinants in Nigeria

Ahmed Adeshina Babatunde
  • Ahmed Adeshina Babatunde
  • Department of Accountancy, Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 29 February 2016
  •  Accepted: 05 April 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2016

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