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Using a coupled simulation-optimization approach to design cost-effective reverse auctions for watershed nutrient reductions

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  • Rabotyagov, Sergey S.
  • Valcu, Adriana M.
  • Campbell, Todd D.
  • Jha, Manoj K.
  • Gassman, Philip W.
  • Kling, Catherine L.

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  • Rabotyagov, Sergey S. & Valcu, Adriana M. & Campbell, Todd D. & Jha, Manoj K. & Gassman, Philip W. & Kling, Catherine L., 2012. "Using a coupled simulation-optimization approach to design cost-effective reverse auctions for watershed nutrient reductions," 2012 Annual Meeting, August 12-14, 2012, Seattle, Washington 124656, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea12:124656
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.124656
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