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Probability Learning, Event-Splitting Effects and the Economic Theory of Choice

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  • Steven Humphrey, 1999. "Probability Learning, Event-Splitting Effects and the Economic Theory of Choice," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 46(1), pages 51-78, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:46:y:1999:i:1:p:51-78
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1004984621705
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