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Nonbinding recommendations: the relative effects of focal points versus uncertainty reduction on bargaining outcomes

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  • David Dickinson & Lynn Hunnicutt, 2010. "Nonbinding recommendations: the relative effects of focal points versus uncertainty reduction on bargaining outcomes," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 69(4), pages 615-634, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:69:y:2010:i:4:p:615-634
    DOI: 10.1007/s11238-009-9156-0
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