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Incentives, criminal defence lawyers and plea bargaining

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  • Stephen, Frank H.
  • Fazio, Giorgio
  • Tata, Cyrus

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  • Stephen, Frank H. & Fazio, Giorgio & Tata, Cyrus, 2008. "Incentives, criminal defence lawyers and plea bargaining," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 28(3), pages 212-219, September.
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