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The effect of physical and intangible capital on labour productivity: role of institutional and development factors



Valentin Lovrić*
Article   |   Year:  2026   |   Pages:  215 - 240   |   Volume:  50   |   Issue:  2
Received:  June 1, 2025   |   Accepted:  February 9, 2026   |   Published online:  June 5, 2026
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