The perceived utility of information presented via electronic decision aids: A consumer perspective

Journal of Consumer Policy

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 137-166

  Hill, Donna J ^a   King, Maryon F ^b   Cohen, Eli ^c  

^a BRADLEY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 53349118543     PISSN: 01687034     EISSN: 15730700     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF00412471     Document Type: Review

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