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Positional Externalities Cause Large and Preventable Welfare Losses

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  • Robert H. Frank, 2005. "Positional Externalities Cause Large and Preventable Welfare Losses," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 95(2), pages 137-141, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:95:y:2005:i:2:p:137-141
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