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The Division of Labor is Limited to the Extent of the Market: A Test of the Hypothesis

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  • Bryan L. Boulier

    (George Washington University)

  • Jack W. Wilson

    (North Carolina State University)

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  • Bryan L. Boulier & Jack W. Wilson, 1982. "The Division of Labor is Limited to the Extent of the Market: A Test of the Hypothesis," Eastern Economic Journal, Eastern Economic Association, vol. 8(4), pages 301-307, Oct-Dec.
    • Handle: RePEc:eej:eeconj:v:8:y:1982:i:4:p:301-307
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    1. Ippolito, Richard A, 1977. "The Division of Labor in the Firm," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 15(4), pages 469-492, October.
    2. Hollander, Samuel, 1977. "Adam Smith and the Self-Interest Axiom," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 20(1), pages 133-152, April.
    3. George J. Stigler, 1951. "The Division of Labor is Limited by the Extent of the Market," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 59, pages 185-185.
    4. Stigler, George J, 1976. "The Successes and Failures of Professor Smith," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 84(6), pages 1199-1213, December.
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