The relationship between overconfidence and the introduction of risky products: Evidence from a field study

Academy of Management Journal

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 139-149

  Simon, Mark ^a   Houghton, Susan M ^b  

^a OAKLAND UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0038809096     PISSN: 00014273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/30040610     Document Type: Article

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