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Risk aversion and optimal forest replanting: A stochastic efficiency study

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  • Lien, G.
  • Stordal, S.
  • Hardaker, J.B.
  • Asheim, L.J.

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  • Lien, G. & Stordal, S. & Hardaker, J.B. & Asheim, L.J., 2007. "Risk aversion and optimal forest replanting: A stochastic efficiency study," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 181(3), pages 1584-1592, September.
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