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When do cities specialize in production?

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  • Abdel-Rahman, Hesham M., 1996. "When do cities specialize in production?," Regional Science and Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 26(1), pages 1-22, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:regeco:v:26:y:1996:i:1:p:1-22
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