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The Impact of COVID-19 on Buying Behavior. A Systematic Literature Review on Determinant Conditions and Managerial Implications

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  • IANCU Ioana
  • CÂMPIAN Veronica

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  • IANCU Ioana & CÂMPIAN Veronica, 2025. "The Impact of COVID-19 on Buying Behavior. A Systematic Literature Review on Determinant Conditions and Managerial Implications," European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bucharest Economic Academy, issue 02, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:jis:ejistu:y:2025:i:02:id:563
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    • P46 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Consumer Economics; Health; Education and Training; Welfare, Income, Wealth, and Poverty
    • H12 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - Crisis Management
    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being

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