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External security threats, defense expenditures, and the economic growth of less-developed countries

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  • Antinori, Camille M.

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  • Lipow, Jonathan & Antinori, Camille M., 1995. "External security threats, defense expenditures, and the economic growth of less-developed countries," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 17(6), pages 579-595, December.
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