Static economic theory, empirical evidence, and the evaluation of small business assistance programs: A reply to Wood

Journal of Small Business Management

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 56-66

  Chrisman, James J ^a   McMullan, W Ed ^a  

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EID: 0030306621     PISSN: 00472778     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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