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Is the entropy law relevant to the economics of natural resource scarcity?

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  • Young, Jeffrey T., 1991. "Is the entropy law relevant to the economics of natural resource scarcity?," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 21(2), pages 169-179, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeeman:v:21:y:1991:i:2:p:169-179
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