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Optimal timing problems in environmental economics

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  • Pindyck, Robert S., 2002. "Optimal timing problems in environmental economics," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 26(9-10), pages 1677-1697, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:dyncon:v:26:y:2002:i:9-10:p:1677-1697
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