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Conservative versus Mean Risk Assessments: Implications for Superfund Policies

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  • Viscusi, W. Kip
  • Hamilton, James T.
  • Dockins, P. Christen

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  • Viscusi, W. Kip & Hamilton, James T. & Dockins, P. Christen, 1997. "Conservative versus Mean Risk Assessments: Implications for Superfund Policies," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 34(3), pages 187-206, November.
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