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The affect heuristic

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  • Slovic, Paul
  • Finucane, Melissa L.
  • Peters, Ellen
  • MacGregor, Donald G.

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  • Slovic, Paul & Finucane, Melissa L. & Peters, Ellen & MacGregor, Donald G., 2007. "The affect heuristic," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 177(3), pages 1333-1352, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:177:y:2007:i:3:p:1333-1352
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