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On the Relationship Between Acquisitions, Divestitures and Innovations: An Explorative Study

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  • Cees van Beers & Bert Sadowski, 2003. "On the Relationship Between Acquisitions, Divestitures and Innovations: An Explorative Study," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 3(1), pages 131-143, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:3:y:2003:i:1:p:131-143
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1025486722201
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