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The Effect of Punishment on Firm Compliance with Hazardous Waste Regulations

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  • Stafford, Sarah L., 2002. "The Effect of Punishment on Firm Compliance with Hazardous Waste Regulations," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 44(2), pages 290-308, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeeman:v:44:y:2002:i:2:p:290-308
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