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On the optimality of allowing collusion

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  • Lawarree, Jacques

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  • Kofman, Fred & Lawarree, Jacques, 1996. "On the optimality of allowing collusion," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 61(3), pages 383-407, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:61:y:1996:i:3:p:383-407
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