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A Structural Equations Model for Assessing the Economic Performance of High-tech Ethnic Entrepreneurs

In: Globalization Trends and Regional Development

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  • Mediha Sahin
  • Alina Todiras
  • Peter Nijkamp
  • Bart Neuts
  • Christiaan Behrens

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This timely book investigates the challenges that emerge for local economies when faced with the new globalization trends that characterize today’s world economy.

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  • Mediha Sahin & Alina Todiras & Peter Nijkamp & Bart Neuts & Christiaan Behrens, 2012. "A Structural Equations Model for Assessing the Economic Performance of High-tech Ethnic Entrepreneurs," Chapters, in: Roberta Capello & Tomaz Ponce Dentinho (ed.), Globalization Trends and Regional Development, chapter 9, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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