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The diversification strategies of the privatised water and sewarage companies in England and Wales: a resource based view

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  • McGuinness, Tony & Thomas, Dennis, 1997. "The diversification strategies of the privatised water and sewarage companies in England and Wales: a resource based view," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 6(4), pages 325-339, December.
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