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Bad Eggs, Learning-by-doing, and the Choice of Technology

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  • Rob Hart, 2009. "Bad Eggs, Learning-by-doing, and the Choice of Technology," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 42(4), pages 429-450, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:enreec:v:42:y:2009:i:4:p:429-450
    DOI: 10.1007/s10640-008-9216-x
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