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Original articles

Is risk attitude really specific within the health context domain? Further evidence from an Italian survey using probability equivalent technique and face-to-face interviews

Perceptions of health risks

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Pages 655-666 | Received 13 Jan 2012, Accepted 23 Jul 2012, Published online: 02 Oct 2012

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