The Competitive Dynamics of Vertical Integration: Evidence from U.S. Motion Picture Producers, 1912-1970

Advances in Strategic Management

Volumn 23, Issue , 2006, Pages 363-398

  Negro, Giacomo ^a   Sorenson, Olav ^a  

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EID: 33745684164     PISSN: 07423322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0742-3322(06)23012-2     Document Type: Review

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