Statistical regularities in the evolution of industries: A guide through some evidence and challenges for the theory

Perspectives on Innovation

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 153-186

  Dosi, Giovanni ^a  

^a SCUOLA SUPERIORE SANT ANNA   (Italy)

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EID: 84926104654     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511618390.009     Document Type: Chapter

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