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Optimal information transmission in a holdup problem

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  • Maria Goltsman, 2011. "Optimal information transmission in a holdup problem," RAND Journal of Economics, RAND Corporation, vol. 42(3), pages 495-526, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:randje:v:42:y:2011:i:3:p:495-526
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