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Estimation of network externalities and critical mass in the mobile telephone market: a panel data analysis of the OECD countries

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  • Laura Rinaldi, 2008. "Estimation of network externalities and critical mass in the mobile telephone market: a panel data analysis of the OECD countries," Working Papers 1_2008, D.E.S. (Department of Economic Studies), University of Naples "Parthenope", Italy.
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