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Beyond Profitability of Energy-Saving Measures—Attitudes Towards Energy Saving

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  • Stefan Zundel & Immanuel Stieß, 2011. "Beyond Profitability of Energy-Saving Measures—Attitudes Towards Energy Saving," Journal of Consumer Policy, Springer, vol. 34(1), pages 91-105, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jcopol:v:34:y:2011:i:1:p:91-105
    DOI: 10.1007/s10603-011-9156-7
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