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The concept and measurement of economic freedom

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  • Gwartney, James & Lawson, Robert, 2003. "The concept and measurement of economic freedom," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 19(3), pages 405-430, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:19:y:2003:i:3:p:405-430
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