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Search-theoretic models of international currency

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  • Randall Wright

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  • Alberto Trejos & Randall Wright, 1996. "Search-theoretic models of international currency," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vol. 78(May), pages 117-132.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedlrv:y:1996:i:may:p:117-132:n:v.78no.3
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