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The Value of Waiting in Lawmaking

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  • Francesco Parisi
  • Vincy Fon
  • Nita Ghei

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  • Francesco Parisi & Vincy Fon & Nita Ghei, 2004. "The Value of Waiting in Lawmaking," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 18(2), pages 131-148, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:18:y:2004:i:2:p:131-148
    DOI: 10.1023/B:EJLE.0000045078.39957.4d
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