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Explaining performing R&D through alliances: Implications for the business model of Italian dedicated biotech firms

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  • Francesco Garraffo

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  • Fabio Sorrentino & Francesco Garraffo, 2012. "Explaining performing R&D through alliances: Implications for the business model of Italian dedicated biotech firms," Journal of Management & Governance, Springer;Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale (AIDEA), vol. 16(3), pages 449-475, August.
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    DOI: 10.1007/s10997-010-9159-9
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