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Uncertain discount rates in climate policy analysis

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  • Newell, Richard G. & Pizer, William A., 2004. "Uncertain discount rates in climate policy analysis," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 32(4), pages 519-529, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:32:y:2004:i:4:p:519-529
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