Vertical Networks and US Auto Parts Exports: Is Japan Different?

Journal of Economics and Management Strategy

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 37-67

  Head, Keith ^a   Ries, John ^a   Spencer, Barbara J ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

^b NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH   (United States)

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EID: 1642274608     PISSN: 10586407     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1430-9134.2004.00003.x     Document Type: Review

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