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A Model of Discretion: The Gold Standard in Fact and in Fiction

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  • M. June Flanders, 1993. "A Model of Discretion: The Gold Standard in Fact and in Fiction," The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 16(2), pages 213-235, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:worlde:v:16:y:1993:i:2:p:213-235
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