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Do more open economies have bigger governments? Another look

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  • Garen, John & Trask, Kathleen, 2005. "Do more open economies have bigger governments? Another look," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 77(2), pages 533-551, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:77:y:2005:i:2:p:533-551
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