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The economics of nuclear accident law

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  • Trebilcock, Michael & Winter, Ralph A., 1997. "The economics of nuclear accident law," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 17(2), pages 215-243, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:irlaec:v:17:y:1997:i:2:p:215-243
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