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Energy productivity improvements and the rebound effect: An overview of the state of knowledge

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  • Dimitropoulos, John, 2007. "Energy productivity improvements and the rebound effect: An overview of the state of knowledge," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(12), pages 6354-6363, December.
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