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Towards a theory of the technology-based firm1

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  • Granstrand, Ove, 1998. "Towards a theory of the technology-based firm1," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 27(5), pages 465-489, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:respol:v:27:y:1998:i:5:p:465-489
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