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A legitimacy-based view of the impact of government venture capital on startup innovation: Evidence from a transition economy

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  • Devarakonda, Ramakrishna & Liu, Aqi, 2023. "A legitimacy-based view of the impact of government venture capital on startup innovation: Evidence from a transition economy," Other publications TiSEM 3afc4804-f469-4dd7-bb34-8, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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