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Hiding an Inconvenient Truth : Lies and Vagueness (Revision of DP 2008-107)

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  • Serra Garcia, M.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • van Damme, E.E.C.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

  • Potters, J.J.M.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

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  • Serra Garcia, M. & van Damme, E.E.C. & Potters, J.J.M., 2010. "Hiding an Inconvenient Truth : Lies and Vagueness (Revision of DP 2008-107)," Discussion Paper 2010-80, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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