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Inflexible Rules Against Political Discretion

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  • Jean-Jacques Laffont, 1997. "Inflexible Rules Against Political Discretion," Nordic Journal of Political Economy, Nordic Journal of Political Economy, vol. 24, pages 79-87.
    • Handle: RePEc:noj:journl:v:24:y:1997:p:79-87
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