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The causes of the recent financial crisis and the role of central banks in avoiding the next one

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  • Helmut Wagner, 2010. "The causes of the recent financial crisis and the role of central banks in avoiding the next one," International Economics and Economic Policy, Springer, vol. 7(1), pages 63-82, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:iecepo:v:7:y:2010:i:1:p:63-82
    DOI: 10.1007/s10368-010-0154-z
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