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Potential Benefits of Rail Mergers: An Econometric Analysis of Network Effects on Service Quality

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  • Harris, Robert G
  • Winston, Clifford M

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  • Harris, Robert G & Winston, Clifford M, 1983. "Potential Benefits of Rail Mergers: An Econometric Analysis of Network Effects on Service Quality," The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press, vol. 65(1), pages 32-40, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:tpr:restat:v:65:y:1983:i:1:p:32-40
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