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Behavioral Economics and Benefit Cost Analysis

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  • V. Smith & Eric Moore, 2010. "Behavioral Economics and Benefit Cost Analysis," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 46(2), pages 217-234, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:enreec:v:46:y:2010:i:2:p:217-234
    DOI: 10.1007/s10640-010-9358-5
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