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Credit-Constrained in Risky Activities?

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  • Michael Grimm
  • Simon Lange
  • Jann Lay

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  • Michael Grimm & Simon Lange & Jann Lay, 2012. "Credit-Constrained in Risky Activities?," World Bank Publications - Reports 26786, The World Bank Group.
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