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Take a risk: Preferring prevention over control of biological invaders

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  • Shogren, Jason F.
  • Leung, Brian
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  • Finnoff, David & Shogren, Jason F. & Leung, Brian & Lodge, David, 2007. "Take a risk: Preferring prevention over control of biological invaders," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 62(2), pages 216-222, April.
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