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Research Article

Effects of time-inconsistent preferences on information technology infrastructure investments with growth options

Sarah S KhanBelk College of Business, UNC CharlotteCharlotteNCU.S.A.View further author information
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Moutaz KhoujaBelk College of Business, UNC CharlotteCharlotteNCU.S.A.Correspondence[email protected]
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Ram L KumarBelk College of Business, UNC CharlotteCharlotteNCU.S.A.View further author information
Pages 206-220 | Received 24 Oct 2010, Accepted 09 Jan 2012, Published online: 19 Dec 2017

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