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Does Regional Integration Affect Efficiency And Productivity Growth? Empirical Evidence From South Asia

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  • Ruhul Salim
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  • Amirul Islam & Ruhul Salim & Harry Bloch, 2016. "Does Regional Integration Affect Efficiency And Productivity Growth? Empirical Evidence From South Asia," Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 28(2), pages 107-122, July.
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