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A general equilibrium analysis of the insurance bonding approach to pollution threats

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  • Merrifield, John, 2002. "A general equilibrium analysis of the insurance bonding approach to pollution threats," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 40(1), pages 103-115, January.
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