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Strategic forward contracting and observability

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  • Kao, Jennifer L.

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  • Hughes, John S. & Kao, Jennifer L., 1997. "Strategic forward contracting and observability," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 16(1), pages 121-133, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:16:y:1997:i:1:p:121-133
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