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Punishing repeat offenders more severely

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  • Chu, C. Y. Cyrus
  • Hu, Sheng-cheng
  • Huang, Ting-yuan

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  • Chu, C. Y. Cyrus & Hu, Sheng-cheng & Huang, Ting-yuan, 2000. "Punishing repeat offenders more severely," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 20(1), pages 127-140, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:irlaec:v:20:y:2000:i:1:p:127-140
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