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Alchian remembrances

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  • Maloney, Michael T., 2017. "Alchian remembrances," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 44(C), pages 561-582.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:44:y:2017:i:c:p:561-582
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2016.03.008
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