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The “Euro Illusion”: Illusion or Fact?

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  • Amelie Gamble, 2007. "The “Euro Illusion”: Illusion or Fact?," Journal of Consumer Policy, Springer, vol. 30(4), pages 323-336, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jcopol:v:30:y:2007:i:4:p:323-336
    DOI: 10.1007/s10603-007-9044-3
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