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High impact, low probability? An empirical analysis of risk in the economics of climate change

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  • Simon Dietz, 2011. "High impact, low probability? An empirical analysis of risk in the economics of climate change," Climatic Change, Springer, vol. 108(3), pages 519-541, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:climat:v:108:y:2011:i:3:p:519-541
    DOI: 10.1007/s10584-010-9993-4
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