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The Effects of Worksharing and Other Product Innovations on U. S. Postal Volumes and Revenues

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Regulatory and Economic Challenges in the Postal and Delivery Sector

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Pearsall, E.S. (2005). The Effects of Worksharing and Other Product Innovations on U. S. Postal Volumes and Revenues. In: Crew, M.A., Kleindorfer, P.R. (eds) Regulatory and Economic Challenges in the Postal and Delivery Sector. Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy, vol 48. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23637-6_11

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