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Impact of urban conditions on firm performance of migrant entrepreneurs: a comparative Dutch–US study

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  • Mediha Sahin & Peter Nijkamp & Roger Stough, 2011. "Impact of urban conditions on firm performance of migrant entrepreneurs: a comparative Dutch–US study," The Annals of Regional Science, Springer;Western Regional Science Association, vol. 46(3), pages 661-689, June.
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    DOI: 10.1007/s00168-009-0351-2
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    9. Daniela Bolzani & Alessandra Scandura, 2024. "The role of collaboration networks for innovation in immigrant-owned new technology-based firms," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 49(4), pages 1203-1233, August.
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    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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