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Rule Based Legal Systems as a Substitute for Human Capital. Should Poor Countries Have a More Rule-Based Legal System?

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  • Schaefer, Hans-Bernd, 2002. "Rule Based Legal Systems as a Substitute for Human Capital. Should Poor Countries Have a More Rule-Based Legal System?," Berkeley Olin Program in Law & Economics, Working Paper Series qt5xh8g9c7, Berkeley Olin Program in Law & Economics.
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