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An exploration of methodologies for detecting subgroups, subsystems and cliques of firms in distribution channels

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Wilkinson, F. An exploration of methodologies for detecting subgroups, subsystems and cliques of firms in distribution channels. JAMS 4, 539–553 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02722058

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