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How fast do old judges slow down?: A life cycle study of aging and productivity in the Federal Court of Australia

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  • Smyth, Russell & Bhattacharya, Mita, 2003. "How fast do old judges slow down?: A life cycle study of aging and productivity in the Federal Court of Australia," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 23(2), pages 141-164, June.
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