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Backing up Words with Deeds: Information and punishment in organized crime

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  • Stergios Skaperdas

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  • Kai A.Konrad & Stergios Skaperdas, 1997. "Backing up Words with Deeds: Information and punishment in organized crime," Nordic Journal of Political Economy, Nordic Journal of Political Economy, vol. 24, pages 51-63.
    • Handle: RePEc:noj:journl:v:24:y:1997:p:51-63
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