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A theory of (relative) discounting

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  • Ok, Efe A. & Masatlioglu, Yusufcan, 2007. "A theory of (relative) discounting," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 137(1), pages 214-245, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:137:y:2007:i:1:p:214-245
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