Preferential Trade Agreements and Tax Competition for Foreign Direct Investment

@article{Raff2002PreferentialTA,
  title={Preferential Trade Agreements and Tax Competition for Foreign Direct Investment},
  author={Horst Raff},
  journal={CESifo Working Paper Series},
  year={2002}
}
  • H. Raff
  • Published 1 August 2002
  • Economics
  • CESifo Working Paper Series
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