Vertical Integration in the Property-Liability Insurance Industry: A Transaction Cost Approach

Journal of Risk and Insurance

Volumn 64, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 41-62

  Regan, Laureen ^a  

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EID: 0002104756     PISSN: 00224367     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/253911     Document Type: Article

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