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Multinationality, product diversification, and profitability of emerging US small- and medium-sized enterprises

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  • Qian, Gongming, 2002. "Multinationality, product diversification, and profitability of emerging US small- and medium-sized enterprises," Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier, vol. 17(6), pages 611-633, October.
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