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Growth patterns of the world’s largest firms, 1962–1982

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  • Robert Pearce

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  • Peter Hart & Robert Pearce, 1986. "Growth patterns of the world’s largest firms, 1962–1982," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 122(1), pages 65-79, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:weltar:v:122:y:1986:i:1:p:65-79
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02706286
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    1. Chesher, Andrew, 1979. "Testing the Law of Proportionate Effect," Journal of Industrial Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 27(4), pages 403-411, June.
    2. Creedy, John, 1974. "Income Changes Over the Life Cycle," Oxford Economic Papers, Oxford University Press, vol. 26(3), pages 405-423, November.
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    1. Edward Nissan & George Carter, 1994. "Behavior Of Industrial Sectors Earnings Growth Rates In The United States," The Review of Regional Studies, Southern Regional Science Association, vol. 24(3), pages 281-295, Winter.

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