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Advertised Reference Price Effects on Consumer Price Estimates, Value Perception, and Search Intention

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  • Alford, Bruce L. & Engelland, Brian T., 2000. "Advertised Reference Price Effects on Consumer Price Estimates, Value Perception, and Search Intention," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 48(2), pages 93-100, May.
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