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The Two Faces of R&D: Does Firm Absorptive Capacity Matter?

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  • Andreas Poldahl, 2012. "The Two Faces of R&D: Does Firm Absorptive Capacity Matter?," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 12(2), pages 221-237, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:12:y:2012:i:2:p:221-237
    DOI: 10.1007/s10842-010-0094-x
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