An examination of opportunistic action within research alliances: Evidence from the biotechnology industry

Journal of Business Venturing

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 141-163

  Deeds, David L ^a   Hill, Charles W L ^b  

^a CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NONE

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EID: 0033092842     PISSN: 08839026     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0883-9026(97)00069-4     Document Type: Article

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