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A review of the CDM literature: from fine-tuning to critical scrutiny?

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  • Emma Paulsson, 2009. "A review of the CDM literature: from fine-tuning to critical scrutiny?," International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 9(1), pages 63-80, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ieaple:v:9:y:2009:i:1:p:63-80
    DOI: 10.1007/s10784-008-9088-0
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