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Well-being Marketing: An Ethical Business Philosophy for Consumer Goods Firms

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  • M. Joseph Sirgy & Dong-Jin Lee, 2008. "Well-being Marketing: An Ethical Business Philosophy for Consumer Goods Firms," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 77(4), pages 377-403, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:77:y:2008:i:4:p:377-403
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-007-9363-y
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