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Environmental Risk Perception and Valuation: Conventional versus Prospective Reference Theory

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  • Smith, V. Kerry, "undated". "Environmental Risk Perception and Valuation: Conventional versus Prospective Reference Theory," 1990 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Vancouver, Canada 270887, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.270887
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