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Uncertainty, Specialization and Government Intervention

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  • Marco Valente

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  • Michele Di Maio & Marco Valente, 2013. "Uncertainty, Specialization and Government Intervention," Metroeconomica, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 64(2), pages 215-243, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:metroe:v:64:y:2013:i:2:p:215-243
    DOI: 10.1111/meca.2013.64.issue-2
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