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Thematic Articles: Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (SEEs) for Community Development

Appalachian social entrepreneurship ecosystem: A framework for rural development

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Pages 315-336 | Received 13 Jun 2022, Accepted 24 Nov 2022, Published online: 13 Dec 2022

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