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Centralization and Accountability : Theory and Evidence from the Clean Air Act

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  • Boffa, F. & Piolatto, A. & Ponzetto, G.A.M., 2012. "Centralization and Accountability : Theory and Evidence from the Clean Air Act," Other publications TiSEM 5f85162a-a2b2-4089-b7ea-7, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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