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Economies of scale and input substitution in public libraries

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  • DeBoer, Larry, 1992. "Economies of scale and input substitution in public libraries," Journal of Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 32(2), pages 257-268, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juecon:v:32:y:1992:i:2:p:257-268
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