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Self–Serving or Self–Actualizing? Models of Man and Agency Costs in Different Types of Family Firms: A Commentary on “Comparing the Agency Costs of Family and Non–family Firms: Conceptual Issues and Exploratory Evidenceâ€

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  • Carlo Salvato

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  • Guido Corbetta & Carlo Salvato, 2004. "Self–Serving or Self–Actualizing? Models of Man and Agency Costs in Different Types of Family Firms: A Commentary on “Comparing the Agency Costs of Family and Non–family Firms: Conceptual Issu," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 28(4), pages 355-362, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:28:y:2004:i:4:p:355-362
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6520.2004.00050.x
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