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Global diversification discount and its discontents: A bit of self-selection makes a world of difference

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  • Richard A. Bettis
  • Constance E. Helfat
  • J. Myles Shaver
  • Sungyong Chang
  • Bruce Kogut
  • Jae-Suk Yang

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  • Richard A. Bettis & Constance E. Helfat & J. Myles Shaver & Sungyong Chang & Bruce Kogut & Jae-Suk Yang, 2016. "Global diversification discount and its discontents: A bit of self-selection makes a world of difference," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 37(11), pages 2254-2274, November.
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