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Does product complexity matter for competition in experimental retail markets?

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  • Stefania Sitzia & Daniel Zizzo, 2011. "Does product complexity matter for competition in experimental retail markets?," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 70(1), pages 65-82, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:70:y:2011:i:1:p:65-82
    DOI: 10.1007/s11238-009-9163-1
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