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Does Entrepreneurship Impact Economic Growth and Employment in Gcc Countries?

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fman-2025-0020 | Journal eISSN: 2300-5661 | Journal ISSN: 2080-7279
Language: English
Page range: 301 - 310
Published on: Mar 12, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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