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Simple Menus of Contracts in Cost-Based Procurement and Regulation

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  • William P. Rogerson, 2003. "Simple Menus of Contracts in Cost-Based Procurement and Regulation," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 93(3), pages 919-926, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:93:y:2003:i:3:p:919-926
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