A matching theory of entrepreneurs' tie formation intentions and initiation of economic exchange

Academy of Management Journal

Volumn 54, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 137-158

  Al Vissa, Balagopal ^a  

^a INSEAD   (Singapore)

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EID: 79952606895     PISSN: 00014273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5465/amj.2011.59215084     Document Type: Article

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