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The nature of lead users and measurement of leading edge status

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  • Roberts, John H.
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  • Morrison, Pamela D. & Roberts, John H. & Midgley, David F., 2004. "The nature of lead users and measurement of leading edge status," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 33(2), pages 351-362, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:respol:v:33:y:2004:i:2:p:351-362
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