Incomplete Contracts and Optimal Ownership of Public Goods

@article{Schmitz2012IncompleteCA,
  title={Incomplete Contracts and Optimal Ownership of Public Goods},
  author={Patrick W. Schmitz},
  journal={CEPR Discussion Paper Series},
  year={2012}
}
  • P. Schmitz
  • Published 1 September 2012
  • Economics
  • CEPR Discussion Paper Series
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