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What We Believe Is Not Always What We Do: An Empirical Investigation into Ethically Questionable Behavior in Consumption

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  • Kyoko Fukukawa & Christine Ennew, 2010. "What We Believe Is Not Always What We Do: An Empirical Investigation into Ethically Questionable Behavior in Consumption," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 91(1), pages 49-60, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:91:y:2010:i:1:p:49-60
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-010-0567-1
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