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The Logic of Gift and Gratuitousness in Business Relationships

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  • Guglielmo Faldetta, 2011. "The Logic of Gift and Gratuitousness in Business Relationships," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 100(1), pages 67-77, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:100:y:2011:i:1:p:67-77
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1188-z
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