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The impact of uncertainty on firm investment: evidence from machinery industry in Liaoning province of China

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  • Bo, Hong & Zhang, Zhihai, 2002. "The impact of uncertainty on firm investment: evidence from machinery industry in Liaoning province of China," Economic Systems, Elsevier, vol. 26(4), pages 335-352, December.
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