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Why is on-net traffic cheaper than off-net traffic Access markup as a collusive device

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  • Gabrielsen, Tommy Staahl & Vagstad, Steinar, 2008. "Why is on-net traffic cheaper than off-net traffic Access markup as a collusive device," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 52(1), pages 99-115, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:eecrev:v:52:y:2008:i:1:p:99-115
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