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- ↑ Dubey, Pradeep; Geanakoplos, John (2003-07-01). "From Nash to Walras via Shapley–Shubik". Journal of Mathematical Economics. Strategic Market Games. 39 (5): 391–400. doi:10.1016/S0304-4068(03)00012-0. ISSN 0304-4068.
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