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Libertarian Paternalism

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Richard H. Thaler
Cass R. Sunstein

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Volume (Year): 93 (2003)
Issue (Month): 2 (May)
Pages: 175-179
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  5. Samuelson, William & Zeckhauser, Richard, 1988. " Status Quo Bias in Decision Making," Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Springer, vol. 1(1), pages 7-59, March.
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