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The Limit of Public Policy : Endogenous Preferences

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  • Bar-Gill, O.
  • Fershtman, C.

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  • Bar-Gill, O. & Fershtman, C., 2000. "The Limit of Public Policy : Endogenous Preferences," Other publications TiSEM 3a30aea8-c6da-4205-8701-d, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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