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Conservation Auctions and Compliance: Theory and Evidence from Laboratory Experiments

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  • Kentaro Kawasaki
  • Takeshi Fujie
  • Kentaro Koito
  • Norikazu Inoue
  • Hiroki Sasaki

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  • Kentaro Kawasaki & Takeshi Fujie & Kentaro Koito & Norikazu Inoue & Hiroki Sasaki, 2012. "Conservation Auctions and Compliance: Theory and Evidence from Laboratory Experiments," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 52(2), pages 157-179, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:enreec:v:52:y:2012:i:2:p:157-179
    DOI: 10.1007/s10640-012-9551-9
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