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Intangible resources as a key factor in the internationalisation of Spanish firms

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  • Delgado-Gomez, Jose M.
  • Ramirez-Aleson, Marisa
  • Espitia-Escuer, Manuel Antonio

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  • Delgado-Gomez, Jose M. & Ramirez-Aleson, Marisa & Espitia-Escuer, Manuel Antonio, 2004. "Intangible resources as a key factor in the internationalisation of Spanish firms," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 53(4), pages 477-494, April.
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