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ID23317439
AuthorsJames Andreoni (0000-0003-0679-2371, University of Wisconsin–Madison, corresponding author)
Year1988
Volume37
Issue3
Pages291-304
Publication date1988-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Public Economics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0047-2727 • E-ISSN: 1879-2316
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/0047-2727(88)90043-6
OpenAlexW1606176548
LanguageEN
Citations received146
References cited12

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Unique citing works146
Citations per year3,84
Citation span1988 - 2026 (39)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 120

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