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The impact of government structure on local public expenditures

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  • Lynn MacDonald, 2008. "The impact of government structure on local public expenditures," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 136(3), pages 457-473, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:136:y:2008:i:3:p:457-473
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-008-9308-8
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