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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions vs. greenfield foreign direct investment: The role of firm heterogeneity

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  • Nocke, Volker & Yeaple, Stephen, 2007. "Cross-border mergers and acquisitions vs. greenfield foreign direct investment: The role of firm heterogeneity," Journal of International Economics, Elsevier, vol. 72(2), pages 336-365, July.
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