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Non-Linear Utility Pricing and Targeting the Poor

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  • Kanbur, Ravi
  • Tarkiainen, Ritva
  • Tuomala, Matti

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  • Kanbur, Ravi & Tarkiainen, Ritva & Tuomala, Matti, 1998. "Non-Linear Utility Pricing and Targeting the Poor," Working Papers 179318, Cornell University, Department of Applied Economics and Management.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:cudawp:179318
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.179318
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