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Status Quo bias impedes active travel policy by changing the process of opinion formation

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  • Andersson, Ylva
  • McGowan, Féidhlim
  • Timmons, Shane
  • Lunn, Pete

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  • Andersson, Ylva & McGowan, Féidhlim & Timmons, Shane & Lunn, Pete, 2023. "Status Quo bias impedes active travel policy by changing the process of opinion formation," Papers WP755, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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    1. Timmons, Shane & Andersson, Ylva & McGowan, Féidhlim & Lunn, Pete, 2023. "Using behavioural science to design and implement active travel infrastructure: A narrative review of evidence," Papers WP745, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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