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Adaptation towards reference values: A non-linear perspective

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  • Gregoriou, Andros
  • Tsitsianis, Nikolaos

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  • Georgellis, Yannis & Gregoriou, Andros & Tsitsianis, Nikolaos, 2008. "Adaptation towards reference values: A non-linear perspective," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 67(3-4), pages 768-781, September.
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