Where is the value of cluster associations for SMEs?

  1. de la Maza Aramburu, Xabier
  2. Vendrell Herrero, Ferrán
  3. Wilson, James Ralph
Revista:
Intangible Capital

ISSN: 1697-9818

Año de publicación: 2012

Volumen: 8

Número: 2

Páginas: 472-496

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.3926/IC.346 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Otras publicaciones en: Intangible Capital

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