Regulatory separation as a mechanism to curb capture: A study of the decision to act against distressed insurers

Journal of Risk and Insurance

Volumn 67, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 593-616

  Willenborg, Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT   (United States)

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EID: 0039772064     PISSN: 00224367     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/253852     Document Type: Article

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