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The quality-cost choice of R&D in the nations' exports

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  • Brito, Ricardo D.
  • Chami, Jorge
  • Souza, Eduardo C.

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  • Brito, Ricardo D. & Chami, Jorge & Souza, Eduardo C., 2012. "The quality-cost choice of R&D in the nations' exports," Insper Working Papers wpe_286, Insper Working Paper, Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa.
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