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Partial outsourcing: A real options perspective

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  • Alvarez, Luis H.R.
  • Stenbacka, Rune

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  • Alvarez, Luis H.R. & Stenbacka, Rune, 2007. "Partial outsourcing: A real options perspective," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 25(1), pages 91-102, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:25:y:2007:i:1:p:91-102
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