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Entrepreneurship as a utility maximizing response

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  • Douglas, Evan J. & Shepherd, Dean A., 2000. "Entrepreneurship as a utility maximizing response," Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier, vol. 15(3), pages 231-251, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbvent:v:15:y:2000:i:3:p:231-251
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