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Balancing alternatives and avoiding false dichotomies to make informed U.S. electricity policy

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  • Ruthanne Haut

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  • Frank Felder & Ruthanne Haut, 2008. "Balancing alternatives and avoiding false dichotomies to make informed U.S. electricity policy," Policy Sciences, Springer;Society of Policy Sciences, vol. 41(2), pages 165-180, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:policy:v:41:y:2008:i:2:p:165-180
    DOI: 10.1007/s11077-008-9061-3
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