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Western European micro-states and EU autonomous regions: The advantages of size and sovereignty

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  • Armstrong, Harvey & Read, Robert, 1995. "Western European micro-states and EU autonomous regions: The advantages of size and sovereignty," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 23(7), pages 1229-1245, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:23:y:1995:i:7:p:1229-1245
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