Title: Pretia ex Machina? Prices and Process in Long-Term Contracts
Abstract: Previous articleNext article No AccessPretia ex Machina? Prices and Process in Long-Term ContractsKeith J. Crocker and Scott E. MastenKeith J. Crocker and Scott E. 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