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Building an integrative model of small business growth

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  • Johan Wiklund
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  • Johan Wiklund & Holger Patzelt & Dean Shepherd, 2009. "Building an integrative model of small business growth," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 32(4), pages 351-374, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:sbusec:v:32:y:2009:i:4:p:351-374
    DOI: 10.1007/s11187-007-9084-8
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