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Optimal Environmental Health Regulations with Heterogeneous Populations: Treatment versus "Tagging"

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  • Zivin, Joshua Graff & Zilberman, David, 2002. "Optimal Environmental Health Regulations with Heterogeneous Populations: Treatment versus "Tagging"," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 43(3), pages 455-476, May.
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