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Corruption in America

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  • Glaeser, Edward L. & Saks, Raven E., 2006. "Corruption in America," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 90(6-7), pages 1053-1072, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:90:y:2006:i:6-7:p:1053-1072
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