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Value of communication in agencies

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  • Melumad, Nahum D.
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  • Melumad, Nahum D. & Reichelstein, Stefan, 1989. "Value of communication in agencies," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 47(2), pages 334-368, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:47:y:1989:i:2:p:334-368
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