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Policy advice, secrecy, and reputational concerns

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  • Swank, Otto H., 2000. "Policy advice, secrecy, and reputational concerns," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 16(2), pages 257-271, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:16:y:2000:i:2:p:257-271
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