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Climate change, mitigation and adaptation with uncertainty and learning

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  • Ma, Jie
  • Ulph, Alistair

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  • Ingham, Alan & Ma, Jie & Ulph, Alistair, 2007. "Climate change, mitigation and adaptation with uncertainty and learning," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(11), pages 5354-5369, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:35:y:2007:i:11:p:5354-5369
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