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7. Discussion: Why Signals Can Help to Overcome the Liability of Complexity

Author : Robin P. G. Tech

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Abstract

In this chapter, the theoretical and practical implications of the findings and the framework are discussed. This concluding discussion mirrors the theoretical body of the thesis and the subchapters following this introduction. This chapter also describes the limitations of the studies and the thesis as a whole. I then synthesize potential follow-up research and give an outlook.

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Metadata
Title
Discussion: Why Signals Can Help to Overcome the Liability of Complexity
Author
Robin P. G. Tech
Copyright Year
2018
Book
Financing High-Tech Startups

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-66154-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-66155-1

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66155-1_7