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Efficiency and equity tradeoffs: incentive-compatible contracts revisited

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  • Stanley, Denise L., 2002. "Efficiency and equity tradeoffs: incentive-compatible contracts revisited," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 67(2), pages 309-331, April.
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