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Applying real options in investment decisions relating to environmental pollution

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  • Lin, Tyrone T.
  • Ko, Chuan-Chuan
  • Yeh, Hsin-Ni

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  • Lin, Tyrone T. & Ko, Chuan-Chuan & Yeh, Hsin-Ni, 2007. "Applying real options in investment decisions relating to environmental pollution," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(4), pages 2426-2432, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:35:y:2007:i:4:p:2426-2432
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