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Book Review of “Property Rights: Cooperation, Conflict, and Law” (Anderson and McChesney, 2003)

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  • Schmitz, Patrick W.

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In this working paper, T.L. Anderson and F.S. McChesney’s book “Property Rights: Cooperation, Conflict, and Law” is discussed.

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  • Schmitz, Patrick W., 2004. "Book Review of “Property Rights: Cooperation, Conflict, and Law” (Anderson and McChesney, 2003)," MPRA Paper 6975, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    • D23 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Organizational Behavior; Transaction Costs; Property Rights

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