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Spillovers of Institutional Change in Africa

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  • Olaf J. de Groot, 2011. "Spillovers of Institutional Change in Africa," Kyklos, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 64(3), pages 410-426, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:kyklos:v:64:y:2011:i:3:p:410-426
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