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Prices, product differentiation and quality measurement: A comparison between hedonic and matched model methods

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  • Tomat, Gian Maria, 2006. "Prices, product differentiation and quality measurement: A comparison between hedonic and matched model methods," Research in Economics, Elsevier, vol. 60(1), pages 54-68, March.
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