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BEHAVIOURAL BIASES IN THE HOUSING MARKET

Behavioural Aspects of Price Expectations and the Anchoring Effect on the Housing Market – Polish Case Study

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Pages 339-359 | Received 30 Jan 2024, Accepted 24 Feb 2024, Published online: 11 Mar 2024

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