Rational inattention and energy efficiency

Journal of Law and Economics

Volumn 57, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 781-820

  Sallee, James M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO   (United States)

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EID: 84922422246     PISSN: 00222186     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/676964     Document Type: Article

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