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The Psychology of Impulse Buying: An Integrative Self-Regulation Approach

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  • Bas Verplanken & Ayana Sato, 2011. "The Psychology of Impulse Buying: An Integrative Self-Regulation Approach," Journal of Consumer Policy, Springer, vol. 34(2), pages 197-210, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:kap:jcopol:v:34:y:2011:i:2:p:197-210
    DOI: 10.1007/s10603-011-9158-5
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