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IMF programs and reforms -- inhibition or encouragement?

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  • Dreher, Axel & Rupprecht, Sarah M., 2007. "IMF programs and reforms -- inhibition or encouragement?," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 95(3), pages 320-326, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:95:y:2007:i:3:p:320-326
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