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On the size distribution of businesses of large enterprises: UK manufacturing

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  • Kattuman, Paul A., 1996. "On the size distribution of businesses of large enterprises: UK manufacturing," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 7(4), pages 479-494, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:streco:v:7:y:1996:i:4:p:479-494
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