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Small and large firms: sources of unequal innovations?

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  • Tether, B. S., 1998. "Small and large firms: sources of unequal innovations?," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 27(7), pages 725-745, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:respol:v:27:y:1998:i:7:p:725-745
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