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The Determinants of Conglomerate Mergers

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  • David B. Audretsch, 1989. "The Determinants of Conglomerate Mergers," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 33(1), pages 52-60, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:33:y:1989:i:1:p:52-60
    DOI: 10.1177/056943458903300108
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