The Supply Chain Effects of Bankruptcy

S. Alex Yang
S. Alex Yang
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London Business School, London NW1 4SA, United Kingdom
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John R. Birge
John R. Birge
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois 60637
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Rodney P. Parker
Rodney P. Parker
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois 60637
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S. Alex Yang

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London Business School, London NW1 4SA, United Kingdom

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John R. Birge

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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois 60637

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Rodney P. Parker

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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois 60637

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Published Online:24 Mar 2015https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2014.2079

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