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Does Puffery Deceive? An Empirical Investigation

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  • Zhihong Gao
  • Elaine Scorpio

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  • Zhihong Gao & Elaine Scorpio, 2011. "Does Puffery Deceive? An Empirical Investigation," Journal of Consumer Policy, Springer, vol. 34(2), pages 249-264, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jcopol:v:34:y:2011:i:2:p:249-264
    DOI: 10.1007/s10603-011-9159-4
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    1. Grossman, Sanford J, 1981. "The Informational Role of Warranties and Private Disclosure about Product Quality," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 24(3), pages 461-483, December.
    2. Leland, Hayne E, 1981. "The Informational Role of Warranties and Private Disclosure about Product Quality: Comment," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 24(3), pages 485-489, December.
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