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Note—Further Tests of Aspiration Level Effects in Risky Choice Behavior

John W. Payne
John W. Payne
Duke University
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Dan J. Laughhunn
Dan J. Laughhunn
Duke University
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Roy Crum
Roy Crum
University of Florida
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John W. Payne

Duke University

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Dan J. Laughhunn

Duke University

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Roy Crum

University of Florida

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Published Online:1 Aug 1981https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.27.8.953

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