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The Use of Verbal Protocols in Determining Venture Capitalists’ Decision Processes

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  • David M. Schweiger
  • Charles W. Hofer

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  • William R. Sandberg & David M. Schweiger & Charles W. Hofer, 1989. "The Use of Verbal Protocols in Determining Venture Capitalists’ Decision Processes," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 13(2), pages 8-20, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:13:y:1989:i:2:p:8-20
    DOI: 10.1177/104225878801300204
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