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Foreign direct investment: A genetic algorithm approach

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  • Tang, John C.S.

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  • Qi, Chun & Tang, John C.S., 2006. "Foreign direct investment: A genetic algorithm approach," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 40(2), pages 143-155, June.
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