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The Efficiency of Sustainability Engagement Reported by Banks in Poland, Croatia and Romania Cover

The Efficiency of Sustainability Engagement Reported by Banks in Poland, Croatia and Romania

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|Jul 2023

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joim-2023-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2543-831X | Journal ISSN: 2080-0150
Language: English
Page range: 94 - 123
Submitted on: Apr 16, 2023
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Accepted on: Jun 14, 2023
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Published on: Jul 22, 2023
Published by: SAN University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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