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Information and Incentives: The Economics of Carrots and Sticks

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Prize Lecture to the memory of Alfred Nobel, December 9, 1996.
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  • Mirrlees, James A, 1997. "Information and Incentives: The Economics of Carrots and Sticks," Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society, vol. 107(444), pages 1311-1329, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ecj:econjl:v:107:y:1997:i:444:p:1311-29
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