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Less sacrifice from collective to competitive price coordination in the South African economy

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  • Christopher Loewald
  • Nic Spearman Andreas Wrgtter

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Less sacrifice: from collective to competitive price coordination in the South African economy

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  • Christopher Loewald & Nic Spearman Andreas Wrgtter, 2023. "Less sacrifice from collective to competitive price coordination in the South African economy," Working Papers 11049, South African Reserve Bank.
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