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The Bundling of Similar Interests in Litigation. The Incentives for Class Action and Legal Actions taken by Associations

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  • Hans-Bernd Schaefer, 2000. "The Bundling of Similar Interests in Litigation. The Incentives for Class Action and Legal Actions taken by Associations," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 9(3), pages 183-213, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:9:y:2000:i:3:p:183-213
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1018762504159
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