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Institutions, infrastructure, and economic growth

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  • Esfahani, Hadi Salehi
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  • Esfahani, Hadi Salehi & Ramirez, Maria Teresa, 2003. "Institutions, infrastructure, and economic growth," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 70(2), pages 443-477, April.
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