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The reformers’ dilemma: media, policy ownership, and reform

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  • Christopher Coyne

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  • Peter Leeson & Christopher Coyne, 2007. "The reformers’ dilemma: media, policy ownership, and reform," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 23(3), pages 237-250, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:23:y:2007:i:3:p:237-250
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-007-9013-y
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    Keywords

    Media; Reform; Policy ownership; O17; O12; P16; K20;
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    JEL classification:

    • O17 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Formal and Informal Sectors; Shadow Economy; Institutional Arrangements
    • O12 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State
    • K20 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - General

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