Appeasing Nihilists? Some Economic Thoughts on Reducing Terrorist Activity
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- Jan Schnellenbach, 2006. "Appeasing nihilists? Some economic thoughts on reducing terrorist activity," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 129(3), pages 301-313, December.
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