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Consumers’ intention to adopt eco-friendly electric airplanes: The moderating role of perceived uncertainty of outcomes and attachment to eco-friendly products

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Pages 671-685 | Received 24 Jan 2018, Accepted 11 Apr 2019, Published online: 13 May 2019

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