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Actions versus Prospects: The Effect of Problem Representation on Regret

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  • Harless, David W, 1992. "Actions versus Prospects: The Effect of Problem Representation on Regret," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 82(3), pages 634-649, June.
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