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The Impact of Economic Regulation on Growth: Survey and Synthesis

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  • Broughel, James & Hahn, Robert, 2020. "The Impact of Economic Regulation on Growth: Survey and Synthesis," Working Papers 10409, George Mason University, Mercatus Center.
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