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Explaining slow diffusion of energy-saving technologies; a vintage model with returns to diversity and learning-by-using

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  • de Groot, Henri L. F.
  • Hofkes, Marjan W.

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  • Mulder, Peter & de Groot, Henri L. F. & Hofkes, Marjan W., 2003. "Explaining slow diffusion of energy-saving technologies; a vintage model with returns to diversity and learning-by-using," Resource and Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 25(1), pages 105-126, February.
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