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The Impact of Conservation Easements on Housing Prices in US Counties

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  • Karwowski, Nicole

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  • Hillis, Holly & Karwowski, Nicole, 2025. "The Impact of Conservation Easements on Housing Prices in US Counties," 2025 AAEA & WAEA Joint Annual Meeting, July 27-29, 2025, Denver, CO 361122, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.361122
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