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Standardization and experimentation: Ex ante vs. ex post standardization

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  • Choi, Jay Pil, 1996. "Standardization and experimentation: Ex ante vs. ex post standardization," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 12(2), pages 273-290, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:12:y:1996:i:2:p:273-290
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