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Public choice theory and antitrust policy

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  • Fred McChesney

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  • William Shughart & Fred McChesney, 2010. "Public choice theory and antitrust policy," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 142(3), pages 385-406, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:142:y:2010:i:3:p:385-406
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-009-9552-6
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