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A note on critical masses, network externalities and converters

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  • Andreozzi, Luciano, 2004. "A note on critical masses, network externalities and converters," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 22(5), pages 647-653, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:22:y:2004:i:5:p:647-653
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