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The Biological Perspective in Entrepreneurship Research

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  • Nicos Nicolaou
  • Phillip H. Phan
  • Ute Stephan

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  • Nicos Nicolaou & Phillip H. Phan & Ute Stephan, 2021. "The Biological Perspective in Entrepreneurship Research," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 45(1), pages 3-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:45:y:2021:i:1:p:3-17
    DOI: 10.1177/1042258720967314
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