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Entrepreneurial characteristics in Switzerland and the UK: A comparative study of techno-entrepreneurs

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  • Kayhan Tajeddini & Stephen Mueller, 2009. "Entrepreneurial characteristics in Switzerland and the UK: A comparative study of techno-entrepreneurs," Journal of International Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 7(1), pages 1-25, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jinten:v:7:y:2009:i:1:p:1-25
    DOI: 10.1007/s10843-008-0028-4
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