Using Critical Path Analysis (CPA) in Place Marketing Process: A Methodological Approach in the Case of Rostock, Germany

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  • Theodore Metaxas University of Thessaly, Department of Economics, 43 Korai St., 38 333 Volos, Greece
  • Alex Deffner University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development, Pedion Areos, 38334 Volos, Greece

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https://doi.org/10.1515/esrp-2015-0021

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2015-06-30

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Metaxas, T., & Deffner, A. (2015). Using Critical Path Analysis (CPA) in Place Marketing Process: A Methodological Approach in the Case of Rostock, Germany. European Spatial Research and Policy, 22(1), 135–151. https://doi.org/10.1515/esrp-2015-0021

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