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Private enforcement and social efficiency

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  • Anderson, James E. & Bandiera, Oriana, 2005. "Private enforcement and social efficiency," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 77(2), pages 341-366, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:77:y:2005:i:2:p:341-366
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