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Economics of information in the Web economy: Towards a new theory?

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  • Biswas, Dipayan, 2004. "Economics of information in the Web economy: Towards a new theory?," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 57(7), pages 724-733, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbrese:v:57:y:2004:i:7:p:724-733
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