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What can be done to reduce overconsumption?

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  • Brown, Paul M. & Cameron, Linda D., 2000. "What can be done to reduce overconsumption?," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 32(1), pages 27-41, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolec:v:32:y:2000:i:1:p:27-41
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