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Economic incentives and small firms: Does it pay to be green?

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  • Clemens, Bruce, 2006. "Economic incentives and small firms: Does it pay to be green?," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 59(4), pages 492-500, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbrese:v:59:y:2006:i:4:p:492-500
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