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In Defense of Excessive Government

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  • Dwight R. Lee, 1999. "In Defense of Excessive Government," Southern Economic Journal, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 65(4), pages 674-690, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:soecon:v:65:y:1999:i:4:p:674-690
    DOI: 10.1002/j.2325-8012.1999.tb00194.x
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