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Entrepreneurial rents and the theory of the firm

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  • Alvarez, Sharon A., 2007. "Entrepreneurial rents and the theory of the firm," Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier, vol. 22(3), pages 427-442, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbvent:v:22:y:2007:i:3:p:427-442
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