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Demand Fluctuations and Plant Turnover in the Ready-Mix Concrete Industry

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  • Allan Collard-Wexler, 2006. "Demand Fluctuations and Plant Turnover in the Ready-Mix Concrete Industry," Working Papers 06-25, New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, Department of Economics.
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