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Efficient specific investments, incomplete contracts, and the role of market alternatives

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  • MacLeod, W.B. & Malcomson, J.M., 1989. "Efficient specific investments, incomplete contracts, and the role of market alternatives," Other publications TiSEM 34b53901-1851-4918-827c-8, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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