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Does a Reorganization Law Improve the Efficiency of the Insolvency Law? The Finnish Experience

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  • Stefan Sundgren, 1998. "Does a Reorganization Law Improve the Efficiency of the Insolvency Law? The Finnish Experience," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 6(2), pages 177-198, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:6:y:1998:i:2:p:177-198
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1008045330708
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