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Strategy of firms in unstable institutional environments

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  • Taïeb Hafsi

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  • Mehdi Farashahi & Taïeb Hafsi, 2009. "Strategy of firms in unstable institutional environments," Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Springer, vol. 26(4), pages 643-666, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:asiapa:v:26:y:2009:i:4:p:643-666
    DOI: 10.1007/s10490-008-9129-9
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