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Geographical proximity and the diffusion of knowledge

The case of SME’s in biotechnology

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Gallaud, D., Torre, A. (2005). Geographical proximity and the diffusion of knowledge. In: Fuchs, G., Shapira, P. (eds) Rethinking Regional Innovation and Change. Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation, vol 30. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23002-5_7

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