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Carrotmob as a New Form of Ethical Consumption. The Nature of the Concept and Avenues for Future Research

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  • Katharina Hutter

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  • Stefan Hoffmann & Katharina Hutter, 2012. "Carrotmob as a New Form of Ethical Consumption. The Nature of the Concept and Avenues for Future Research," Journal of Consumer Policy, Springer, vol. 35(2), pages 215-236, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jcopol:v:35:y:2012:i:2:p:215-236
    DOI: 10.1007/s10603-011-9185-2
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