The role and characteristics of SMEs.

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Smallbone, D., North, D. and Vickers, I. 2003. The role and characteristics of SMEs. in: Asheim, B. (ed.) Regional innovation policy for small-medium enterprises. Cheltenham Edward Elgar Publishing .
Chapter titleThe role and characteristics of SMEs.
AuthorsSmallbone, D., North, D. and Vickers, I.
Book titleRegional innovation policy for small-medium enterprises.
EditorsAsheim, B.
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Place of publicationCheltenham
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Hardcover1843763982
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Print2003
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Deposited04 Feb 2010
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LanguageEnglish
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