Real Options Theory and International Strategy: A Critical Review

Advances in Strategic Management

Volumn 24, Issue , 2007, Pages 67-101

  Li, Jing ^a  

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EID: 34250169340     PISSN: 07423322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0742-3322(07)24003-3     Document Type: Review

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