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Affirmative action as a cost cutting tool in procurement markets

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11129-026-09305-1

Published Online: 2026-03-05

Published Print: 2026-12

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Mummalaneni, Simha https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3364-2088
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Article History

Received: 3 April 2023

Accepted: 15 December 2025

First Online: 5 March 2026

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: The author has no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.