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Tacitness, codification of technological knowledge and the organisation of industry

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  • Balconi, Margherita, 2002. "Tacitness, codification of technological knowledge and the organisation of industry," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 31(3), pages 357-379, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:respol:v:31:y:2002:i:3:p:357-379
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