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Burgernomics: the economics of the Big Mac standard

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  • Ong, Li Lian, 1997. "Burgernomics: the economics of the Big Mac standard," Journal of International Money and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 16(6), pages 865-878, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jimfin:v:16:y:1997:i:6:p:865-878
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