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Research Articles

Examining Chilean Students’ Interest in Entrepreneurship Education: The Effects of Self-Employment Perceptions, Self-Confidence, and College Type

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Pages 383-409 | Received 19 Apr 2023, Accepted 16 Oct 2023, Published online: 02 Nov 2023

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