Bargaining Position, Bargaining Power, and the Property Rights Approach

@article{Schmitz2013BargainingPB,
  title={Bargaining Position, Bargaining Power, and the Property Rights Approach},
  author={Patrick W. Schmitz},
  journal={CEPR Discussion Paper Series},
  year={2013}
}
  • P. Schmitz
  • Published 1 January 2013
  • Economics
  • CEPR Discussion Paper Series
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mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de
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