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Offshore financial centres: the political economy of regulation

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  • Donato Masciandaro, 2008. "Offshore financial centres: the political economy of regulation," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 26(3), pages 307-340, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:26:y:2008:i:3:p:307-340
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-008-9075-5
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    • F2 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business
    • G3 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance
    • K40 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior - - - General

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