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Irreversible investment and Knightian uncertainty

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  • Nishimura, Kiyohiko G. & Ozaki, Hiroyuki, 2007. "Irreversible investment and Knightian uncertainty," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 136(1), pages 668-694, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:136:y:2007:i:1:p:668-694
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