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Bribery, inefficiency, and bureaucratic delay

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  • Ahlin, Christian & Bose, Pinaki, 2007. "Bribery, inefficiency, and bureaucratic delay," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 84(1), pages 465-486, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:84:y:2007:i:1:p:465-486
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