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What did Semite, Bhagwat, and Yankee's 2018 study conclude about board diversity and governance?

A. Diverse boards invest less in research and development.

B. Diversity in the board of directors reduces stock return volatility.

C. Greater homogeneity among directors leads to higher profitability.

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