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Legalisation Costs, Contract Enforcement and the Informal Sector

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  • António R. Antunes
  • Tiago V. de V. Cavalcanti

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  • António R. Antunes & Tiago V. de V. Cavalcanti, 2006. "Legalisation Costs, Contract Enforcement and the Informal Sector," Economic Bulletin and Financial Stability Report Articles and Banco de Portugal Economic Studies, Banco de Portugal, Economics and Research Department.
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