An equilibrium theory of rationing

RAND Journal of Economics

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 1-21

  Gilbert, Richard J ^a   Klemperer, Paul ^a  

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EID: 0034384637     PISSN: 07416261     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/2601026     Document Type: Article

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