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Ecology-Driven Real Options: An Investment Framework for Incorporating Uncertainties in the Context of the Natural Environment

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  • Timo Busch & Volker Hoffmann, 2009. "Ecology-Driven Real Options: An Investment Framework for Incorporating Uncertainties in the Context of the Natural Environment," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 90(2), pages 295-310, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:90:y:2009:i:2:p:295-310
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-009-0043-y
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