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Protection for Sale: An Empirical Investigation: Comment

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  • Thomas Osang
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  • Theo Eicher & Thomas Osang, 2002. "Protection for Sale: An Empirical Investigation: Comment," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 92(5), pages 1702-1710, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:92:y:2002:i:5:p:1702-1710
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282802762024746
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