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Formal vs. Informal CSR Strategies: Evidence from Italian Micro, Small, Medium-sized, and Large Firms

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  • Angeloantonio Russo
  • Antonio Tencati

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  • Angeloantonio Russo & Antonio Tencati, 2009. "Formal vs. Informal CSR Strategies: Evidence from Italian Micro, Small, Medium-sized, and Large Firms," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 85(2), pages 339-353, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:85:y:2009:i:2:p:339-353
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-008-9736-x
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