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The role of firm ownership on internationalization: evidence from two transition economies

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  • Bersant Hobdari
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  • Evis Sinani

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  • Bersant Hobdari & Aleksandra Gregoric & Evis Sinani, 2011. "The role of firm ownership on internationalization: evidence from two transition economies," Journal of Management & Governance, Springer;Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale (AIDEA), vol. 15(3), pages 393-413, August.
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    DOI: 10.1007/s10997-009-9112-y
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