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Agent's liability versus principal's liability when attitudes toward risk differ

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  • Privileggi, Fabio
  • Marchese, Carla
  • Cassone, Alberto

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  • Privileggi, Fabio & Marchese, Carla & Cassone, Alberto, 2001. "Agent's liability versus principal's liability when attitudes toward risk differ," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 21(2), pages 181-195, June.
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