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Tolerance is Not Enough: The Moderating Role of Optimism on Perceptions of Regional Economic Performance

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  • Miguel Lopes
  • Patricia Palma
  • Miguel e Cunha

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  • Miguel Lopes & Patricia Palma & Miguel e Cunha, 2011. "Tolerance is Not Enough: The Moderating Role of Optimism on Perceptions of Regional Economic Performance," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 102(2), pages 333-350, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:102:y:2011:i:2:p:333-350
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-010-9685-5
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