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A variance screen for collusion

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  • Abrantes-Metz, Rosa M.
  • Froeb, Luke M.
  • Geweke, John
  • Taylor, Christopher T.

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  • Abrantes-Metz, Rosa M. & Froeb, Luke M. & Geweke, John & Taylor, Christopher T., 2006. "A variance screen for collusion," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 24(3), pages 467-486, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:24:y:2006:i:3:p:467-486
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