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Oxford University Press is a proud publisher of insightful and informative books on economics and finance. The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Economics and Finance complements and reinforces our commitment to the community of scholars and students in these fields, as it provides incisive articles on both fundamental and innovative topics. And uniquely, it is designed to present various perspectives on important approaches, issues, and topics, reflective of the tensions and debates that make economics and finance such exciting fields.

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