Multidivisional firms, internal competition, and the merger paradox
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DOI: 10.1111/j.0008-4085.2004.00255.x
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- Anthony Creane & Carl Davidson, 2004. "Multidivisional firms, internal competition, and the merger paradox," Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association, vol. 37(4), pages 951-977, November.
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