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Mineral investment and the regulation of the environment in developing countries: lessons from Ghana

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  • Kyla Tienhaara, 2006. "Mineral investment and the regulation of the environment in developing countries: lessons from Ghana," International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 6(4), pages 371-394, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ieaple:v:6:y:2006:i:4:p:371-394
    DOI: 10.1007/s10784-006-9010-6
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    3. Mary Hallward-Driemeier, 2003. "Do bilateral investment treaties attract foreign direct investment? Only a bit - and they could bite," Policy Research Working Paper Series 3121, The World Bank.
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