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Tracing the Link between Government Size and Growth: The Role of Public Sector Quality

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  • Daniel Oto-Peralías
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  • Daniel Oto-Peralías & Diego Romero-Ávila, 2013. "Tracing the Link between Government Size and Growth: The Role of Public Sector Quality," Kyklos, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 66(2), pages 229-255, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:kyklos:v:66:y:2013:i:2:p:229-255
    DOI: 10.1111/kykl.2013.66.issue-2
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