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Bankruptcy systems and economic performance across countries: some empirical evidence

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  • Marianna Succurro, 2012. "Bankruptcy systems and economic performance across countries: some empirical evidence," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 33(1), pages 101-126, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:33:y:2012:i:1:p:101-126
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-009-9138-2
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    Bankruptcy law; Enforcement; Investments; Economic performance; G33; K40; O40;
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    • G33 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Bankruptcy; Liquidation
    • K40 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior - - - General
    • O40 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - General

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