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Do Entrepreneurs Enhance Economic Growth in Lagging Regions?

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  • Heather M. Stephens & Mark D. Partridge, 2011. "Do Entrepreneurs Enhance Economic Growth in Lagging Regions?," Growth and Change, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 42(4), pages 431-465, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:growch:v:42:y:2011:i:4:p:431-465
    DOI: j.1468-2257.2011.00563.x
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