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A puzzle for adaptive theory

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  • Easterlin, Richard A., 2005. "A puzzle for adaptive theory," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 56(4), pages 513-521, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:56:y:2005:i:4:p:513-521
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