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When is Long-run Agglomeration Possible? Evidence from County Seat Wars

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  • Smith, Cory B. & Kulka, Amrita, 2024. "When is Long-run Agglomeration Possible? Evidence from County Seat Wars," 2024 Annual Meeting, July 28-30, New Orleans, LA 343859, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.343859
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