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Analysis of United States' Utility Conservation Programs

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  • Wolfgang Orasch

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  • Franz Wirl & Wolfgang Orasch, 1998. "Analysis of United States' Utility Conservation Programs," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 13(4), pages 467-486, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revind:v:13:y:1998:i:4:p:467-486
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1007707523605
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