The expectation of continuity effect and franchise termination laws: A behavioral perspective

American Business Law Journal

Volumn 46, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 139-177

  Benoliel, Uri ^a  

^a Academic Center of Law and Business

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EID: 60249095066     PISSN: 00027766     EISSN: 17441714     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1714.2009.01074.x     Document Type: Article

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