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Prevention and Treatment in Environmental Policy Design

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  • Barrett, James & Segerson, Kathleen, 1997. "Prevention and Treatment in Environmental Policy Design," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 33(2), pages 196-213, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeeman:v:33:y:1997:i:2:p:196-213
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