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Remediation and self-reporting in optimal law enforcement

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  • Innes, Robert, 1999. "Remediation and self-reporting in optimal law enforcement," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 72(3), pages 379-393, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:72:y:1999:i:3:p:379-393
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