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Niklasson, Lars. "Learning Networks for Regional Development: High Ambitions for Swedish Regions And a Little Help from Ryan Air" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Hilton Chicago and the Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL, Sep 02, 2004 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p60352_index.html>

Niklasson, L. , 2004-09-02 "Learning Networks for Regional Development: High Ambitions for Swedish Regions And a Little Help from Ryan Air" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, Hilton Chicago and the Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL Online <.PDF>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p60352_index.html

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