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Privatization of water in the UK and France--What can we learn?

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  • Dore, Mohammed H. I.
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  • Zumer, Klemen

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  • Dore, Mohammed H. I. & Kushner, Joseph & Zumer, Klemen, 2004. "Privatization of water in the UK and France--What can we learn?," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 12(1), pages 41-50, March.
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