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Democracy, visibility and public good provision

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  • Mukand, Sharun

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  • Mani, Anandi & Mukand, Sharun, 2007. "Democracy, visibility and public good provision," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 83(2), pages 506-529, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:83:y:2007:i:2:p:506-529
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