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Toward a general theory of managerial discretion

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  • Jean-Luc Migué
  • Gérard Bélanger
  • William Niskanen

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  • Jean-Luc Migué & Gérard Bélanger & William Niskanen, 1974. "Toward a general theory of managerial discretion," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 17(1), pages 27-47, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:17:y:1974:i:1:p:27-47
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01718995
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