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Alternative Theories of Appraisal Bias

C. Y. Yiu City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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B. S. Tang Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Y. H. Chiang Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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L. H. T. Choy Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Pages 321-344 | Published online: 18 Jun 2020

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