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The effect of information on the well-being of the uninformed: what's the chance of getting a decent meal in an unfamiliar city?

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  • Albrecht, James & Lang, Harald & Vroman, Susan, 2002. "The effect of information on the well-being of the uninformed: what's the chance of getting a decent meal in an unfamiliar city?," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 20(2), pages 139-162, February.
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