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Testing the limits of privatization: Argentine railroads

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  • Ramamurti, Ravi, 1997. "Testing the limits of privatization: Argentine railroads," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 25(12), pages 1973-1993, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:25:y:1997:i:12:p:1973-1993
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