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Models of causal inference: Imperfect but applicable is better than perfect but inapplicable

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  • Florian Ellsaesser
  • Eric W. K. Tsang
  • Jochen Runde

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  • Florian Ellsaesser & Eric W. K. Tsang & Jochen Runde, 2014. "Models of causal inference: Imperfect but applicable is better than perfect but inapplicable," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 35(10), pages 1541-1551, October.
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