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The Costs of Carbon Sequestration: A Revealed-Preference Approach

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  • Robert N. Stavins, 1999. "The Costs of Carbon Sequestration: A Revealed-Preference Approach," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 89(4), pages 994-1009, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:89:y:1999:i:4:p:994-1009
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/aer.89.4.994
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