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Categories and competition

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  • Rodolphe Durand
  • Robert M. Grant
  • Tammy L. Madsen
  • Gino Cattani
  • Joseph F. Porac
  • Howard Thomas

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  • Rodolphe Durand & Robert M. Grant & Tammy L. Madsen & Gino Cattani & Joseph F. Porac & Howard Thomas, 2017. "Categories and competition," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(1), pages 64-92, January.
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