Inflation, Scarcity, and B2B Purchasing Behaviour: A Conceptual Framework from the Cee Dry Construction Distribution Sector
By: Adam Cardas and Zuzana Hajduova
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Language: English
Page range: 502 - 510
Submitted on: May 1, 2026
Accepted on: Oct 1, 2026
Published on: Aug 6, 2026
Published by: STE Group sp. z.o.o.
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