Opportunities and institutions: A co-creation story of the king crab industry

@article{Alvarez2015OpportunitiesAI,
  title={Opportunities and institutions: A co-creation story of the king crab industry},
  author={Sharon A. Alvarez and Susan L. Young and Jennifer L. Woolley},
  journal={Journal of Business Venturing},
  year={2015},
  volume={30},
  pages={95-112}
}
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