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100 _aWint, Alvin G.
245 _aCompetitive disadvantages and advantages of small nations : an analysis of inter-nation economic performance
260 _c2002
520 _aTests several hypotheses about the factors that differentiate small countries in terms of their economic performance. Concludes that small countries have relied for competitive advantage on industries which place a premium on stability and infrastructural quality. Notes that success in these industries requires integration into world markets, which brings with it exogenous risks.
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