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Information and the Change in the Paradigm in Economics

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  • Joseph E. Stiglitz, 2002. "Information and the Change in the Paradigm in Economics," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 92(3), pages 460-501, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:92:y:2002:i:3:p:460-501
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    • D82 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Asymmetric and Private Information; Mechanism Design

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