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Vertical Restructuring (or Not) of the Infrastructure Sectors of Transition Economies

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  • Russell Pittman, 2003. "Vertical Restructuring (or Not) of the Infrastructure Sectors of Transition Economies," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 3(1), pages 5-26, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:3:y:2003:i:1:p:5-26
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1025418218566
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