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Information and the concept of option value

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  • Hanemann, W. Michael, 1989. "Information and the concept of option value," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 16(1), pages 23-37, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeeman:v:16:y:1989:i:1:p:23-37
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