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Construction investments and economic growth in Western Europe

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  • Wigren, Rune & Wilhelmsson, Mats, 2007. "Construction investments and economic growth in Western Europe," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 29(3), pages 439-451.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jpolmo:v:29:y:2007:i:3:p:439-451
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