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Esteem and ignorance

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  • Cowen, Tyler & Glazer, Amihai, 2007. "Esteem and ignorance," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 63(3), pages 373-383, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:63:y:2007:i:3:p:373-383
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