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Path dependence and the Korean alphabet

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  • Choi, Young Back, 2008. "Path dependence and the Korean alphabet," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 65(2), pages 185-201, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:65:y:2008:i:2:p:185-201
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