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Optimal Licensing Policy under Vertical Product Differentiation

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  • Xuan Nguyen
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  • Munirul Nabin

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  • Xuan Nguyen & Pasquale Sgro & Munirul Nabin, 2017. "Optimal Licensing Policy under Vertical Product Differentiation," Review of Development Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 21(3), pages 497-510, August.
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