A basic model for evaluating R&D performance: Theory and application in Italy

R and D Management

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 453-464

  Coccia, Mario ^a  

^a CNR   (Italy)

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EID: 0035615490     PISSN: 00336807     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-9310.00231     Document Type: Review

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