On the Evolution of the Firm Size Distribution: Facts and Theory
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- Cabral, Luis & Mata, José, 2001. "On the Evolution of the Firm Size Distribution: Facts and Theory," CEPR Discussion Papers 3045, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
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