Behaving or not? Explaining energy conservation via identity, values, and awareness in U.S. suburban homes

Behaving or not? Explaining energy conservation via identity, values, and awareness in U.S. suburban homes
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行为还是不行为?

DOI:
10.1016/j.erss.2022.102805
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发表时间:
2022
影响因子:
6.7
通讯作者:
Schelly, Chelsea
Schelly, Chelsea
中科院分区:
经济学2区
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作者:
Kumar, Pranay;Caggiano, Holly;Cuite, Cara;Andrews, Clinton J.;Felder, Frank A.;Shwom, Rachael;Floress, Kristin;Ahamed, Sonya;Schelly, Chelsea

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