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Product variety and market structure: A new measure and a simple test

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  • Alexander, Peter J., 1997. "Product variety and market structure: A new measure and a simple test," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 32(2), pages 207-214, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:32:y:1997:i:2:p:207-214
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