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Pacifying monogamy

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  • Nils-Petter Lagerlöf, 2010. "Pacifying monogamy," Journal of Economic Growth, Springer, vol. 15(3), pages 235-262, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jecgro:v:15:y:2010:i:3:p:235-262
    DOI: 10.1007/s10887-010-9056-8
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