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Boom and Bust in Power Plant Construction: Lessons from the California Electricity Crisis

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  • Andrew Ford, 2002. "Boom and Bust in Power Plant Construction: Lessons from the California Electricity Crisis," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 2(1), pages 59-74, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:2:y:2002:i:1:p:59-74
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1020826920972
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