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The Downside of Knowledge Spillovers: An Explanation for the Dispersion of High-tech Industries

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  • Christoph Alsleben, 2005. "The Downside of Knowledge Spillovers: An Explanation for the Dispersion of High-tech Industries," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 84(3), pages 217-248, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:84:y:2005:i:3:p:217-248
    DOI: 10.1007/s00712-005-0111-4
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