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A Theory of Contract Choice and the California Gold Rush

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  • Umbeck, John, 1977. "A Theory of Contract Choice and the California Gold Rush," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 20(2), pages 421-437, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jlawec:v:20:y:1977:i:2:p:421-37
    DOI: 10.1086/466908
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