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Competition, diversity, evolution and sustainability: are there lessons from ecology?

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This thought-provoking book explores the influences of market competition and diverse behaviours of economic agents on economic performance, particularly dynamic economic performance.

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  • ., 2013. "Competition, diversity, evolution and sustainability: are there lessons from ecology?," Chapters, in: Competition, Diversity and Economic Performance, chapter 7, pages 132-159, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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