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The Importance of Trust for Investment : Evidence From Venture Capital (Revision of DP 2009-43)

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  • Bottazzi, L. & Da Rin, M. & Hellmann, T., 2010. "The Importance of Trust for Investment : Evidence From Venture Capital (Revision of DP 2009-43)," Discussion Paper 2010-49, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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