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The Effect of Incentive Regulation in Telecommunications in the United States

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  • Noel Uri, 2003. "The Effect of Incentive Regulation in Telecommunications in the United States," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 37(2), pages 169-191, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:37:y:2003:i:2:p:169-191
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1023305426380
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