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Why we need a commitment approach to environmental policy

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  • Tomer, John F. & Sadler, Thomas R., 2007. "Why we need a commitment approach to environmental policy," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 62(3-4), pages 627-636, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolec:v:62:y:2007:i:3-4:p:627-636
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