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A general equilibrium theory of firm formation based on individual unobservable skills

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  • Laussel, Didier
  • Le Breton, Michel

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  • Laussel, Didier & Le Breton, Michel, 1995. "A general equilibrium theory of firm formation based on individual unobservable skills," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 39(7), pages 1303-1319, August.
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