Computer simulation in social sciences

Journal of Management and Governance

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 205-211

  Mollona, Edoardo ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA   (Italy)

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EID: 46749123002     PISSN: 13853457     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10997-008-9049-6     Document Type: Conference Paper

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