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Energy taxes as a signaling device: An empirical analysis of consumer preferences

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  • Ghalwash, Tarek, 2007. "Energy taxes as a signaling device: An empirical analysis of consumer preferences," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(1), pages 29-38, January.
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