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Endogenous institutions and the possibility of reverse crowding out

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  • R. Isaac & Douglas Norton, 2013. "Endogenous institutions and the possibility of reverse crowding out," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 156(1), pages 253-284, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:156:y:2013:i:1:p:253-284
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-011-9897-5
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