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Long-term appointment of central bankers: costs and benefits

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  • Lindner, Axel, 2000. "Long-term appointment of central bankers: costs and benefits," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 16(4), pages 639-654, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:16:y:2000:i:4:p:639-654
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