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Maximisation and melioration as alternative forms of firm behavior

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  • Mainwaring, Lynn, 1997. "Maximisation and melioration as alternative forms of firm behavior," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 32(3), pages 395-411, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:32:y:1997:i:3:p:395-411
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