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Modelling Monetary Union in Southern Africa: Welfare Evaluation for the CMA and SADC

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  • Xavier Debrun & Paul R. Masson, 2013. "Modelling Monetary Union in Southern Africa: Welfare Evaluation for the CMA and SADC," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 81(2), pages 275-291, June.
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