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The joint effects of brands and warranties in signaling new product quality

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  • Price, Lydia J. & Dawar, Niraj, 2002. "The joint effects of brands and warranties in signaling new product quality," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 23(2), pages 165-190, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:joepsy:v:23:y:2002:i:2:p:165-190
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