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Network Structure and the Diffusion of Knowledge

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  • Cowan, Robin & Jonard, Nicolas, 1999. "Network Structure and the Diffusion of Knowledge," Research Memorandum 026, Maastricht University, Maastricht Economic Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).
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