The Economic Benefits of Political Connections in Late Victorian Britain
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- Braggion, F. & Moore, L., 2011. "The Economic Benefits of Political Connections in Late Victorian Britain," Discussion Paper 2011-039, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
- Braggion, F. & Moore, L., 2011. "The Economic Benefits of Political Connections in Late Victorian Britain," Other publications TiSEM 0f305e3a-a699-4697-9679-5, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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- G20 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - General
- N23 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions - - - Europe: Pre-1913
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