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Supermarkets As A Natural Oligopoly

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  • Paul B. Ellickson, 2013. "Supermarkets As A Natural Oligopoly," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 51(2), pages 1142-1154, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecinqu:v:51:y:2013:i:2:p:1142-1154
    DOI: j.1465-7295.2011.00432.x
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