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Combining Export Processing Zones and Regional Free Trade Agreements: Lessons From the Mexican Experience

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  • Sargent, John & Matthews, Linda, 2001. "Combining Export Processing Zones and Regional Free Trade Agreements: Lessons From the Mexican Experience," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 29(10), pages 1739-1752, October.
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