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The Impact of Social Norms, Feedback, and Price Information on Conservation Behavior: A Meta-Analysis

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  • Nemati, Mehdi & Penn, Jerrod, 2018. "The Impact of Social Norms, Feedback, and Price Information on Conservation Behavior: A Meta-Analysis," 2018 Annual Meeting, August 5-7, Washington, D.C. 274431, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.274431
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