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Finding the key: The riddle of focal points

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  • Zamarron, Ignacio E.

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  • Sugden, Robert & Zamarron, Ignacio E., 2006. "Finding the key: The riddle of focal points," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 27(5), pages 609-621, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:joepsy:v:27:y:2006:i:5:p:609-621
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