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The Location of Sales Offices and the Attraction of Cities

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  • Thomas J. Holmes, 2005. "The Location of Sales Offices and the Attraction of Cities," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 113(3), pages 551-581, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jpolec:v:113:y:2005:i:3:p:551-581
    DOI: 10.1086/429135
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