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Commonalities in Time and Ambiguity Aversion for Long-Term Risks

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  • W. Viscusi

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  • Harrell Chesson & W. Viscusi, 2003. "Commonalities in Time and Ambiguity Aversion for Long-Term Risks ," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 54(1), pages 57-71, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:54:y:2003:i:1:p:57-71
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1025095318208
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