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Vertical Integration and Competition

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  • Philippe Aghion
  • Rachel Griffith
  • Peter Howitt

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  • Philippe Aghion & Rachel Griffith & Peter Howitt, 2006. "Vertical Integration and Competition," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 96(2), pages 97-102, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:96:y:2006:i:2:p:97-102
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282806777211595
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