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Currency unions and the incentive to reform: are market mechanisms enough?

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  • Jensen, Svend E. Hougaard

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  • Hughes Hallett, Andrew & Jensen, Svend E. Hougaard, 2001. "Currency unions and the incentive to reform: are market mechanisms enough?," The North American Journal of Economics and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 12(2), pages 139-155, July.
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