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Plant-Level Adjustment and Aggregate Investment Dynamics

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  • Ricardo J. Caballero

    (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

  • Eduardo M. R. A. Engel

    (Universidad de Chile)

  • John C. Haltiwanger

    (University of Maryland and Center for Economic Studies, Bureau of the Census)

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  • Ricardo J. Caballero & Eduardo M. R. A. Engel & John C. Haltiwanger, 1995. "Plant-Level Adjustment and Aggregate Investment Dynamics," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution, vol. 26(2), pages 1-54.
    • Handle: RePEc:bin:bpeajo:v:26:y:1995:i:1995-2:p:1-54
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