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Rational Ignorance In Politics, Economics And Law

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  • Aranson Peter H., 1990. "Rational Ignorance In Politics, Economics And Law," Journal des Economistes et des Etudes Humaines, De Gruyter, vol. 1(1), pages 25-42, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:jeehcn:v:1:y:1990:i:1:p:18:n:2
    DOI: 10.1515/jeeh-1990-0102
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