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Regulation with anticipated learning about environmental damages

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  • Karp, Larry & Zhang, Jiangfeng, 2006. "Regulation with anticipated learning about environmental damages," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 51(3), pages 259-279, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeeman:v:51:y:2006:i:3:p:259-279
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