Developing a reputation for reticence

Journal of Economics and Management Strategy

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 225-268

  Grubb, Michael D ^a  

^a MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 79951966477     PISSN: 10586407     EISSN: 15309134     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-9134.2010.00288.x     Document Type: Article

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