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Critic power or star power? The influence of hallmarks of quality of motion pictures: an experimental approach

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  • Ana Suárez-Vázquez, 2011. "Critic power or star power? The influence of hallmarks of quality of motion pictures: an experimental approach," Journal of Cultural Economics, Springer;The Association for Cultural Economics International, vol. 35(2), pages 119-135, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jculte:v:35:y:2011:i:2:p:119-135
    DOI: 10.1007/s10824-011-9140-8
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