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Efficiency and regulation in the sanitation sector in Brazil

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  • Seroa da Motta, Ronaldo & Moreira, Ajax, 2006. "Efficiency and regulation in the sanitation sector in Brazil," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 14(3), pages 185-195, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juipol:v:14:y:2006:i:3:p:185-195
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