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Gender factors and female entrepreneurship: International evidence and policy implications

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  • Nada Kobeissi, 2010. "Gender factors and female entrepreneurship: International evidence and policy implications," Journal of International Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 8(1), pages 1-35, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jinten:v:8:y:2010:i:1:p:1-35
    DOI: 10.1007/s10843-010-0045-y
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