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The Lexus and the Olive Tree

Emily Northrop
- 01 Mar 2000 - 
- Vol. 34, Iss: 1, pp 232-234
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The Lexus and the Olive Tree as mentioned in this paper is a classic example of a tree-shaped car and it can be seen as a metaphor for the relationship between cars and Olive trees.
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(2000). The Lexus and the Olive Tree. Journal of Economic Issues: Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 232-234.

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