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Central bank independence : Theory and evidence (Revised version)

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  • Eijffinger, S.C.W.

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  • Eijffinger, S.C.W. & Schaling, E., 1993. "Central bank independence : Theory and evidence (Revised version)," Other publications TiSEM a26d2af2-01f7-4f0f-b2e9-3, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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