A Theory of Discrimination Based on Signaling and Strategic Information Acquisition
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- Ajit Mishra, 1998. "A Theory Of Discrimination Based On Signalling And Strategic Information Acquisition," Dundee Discussion Papers in Economics 088, Economic Studies, University of Dundee.
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