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Firm Growth Under Sample Selection: Conditional σ-Convergence in Firm Size?

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  • Michael Pfaffermayr, 2007. "Firm Growth Under Sample Selection: Conditional σ-Convergence in Firm Size?," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 31(4), pages 303-328, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revind:v:31:y:2007:i:4:p:303-328
    DOI: 10.1007/s11151-008-9159-y
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