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Perception of own death risk

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  • Petter Lundborg
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  • Henrik Andersson & Petter Lundborg, 2007. "Perception of own death risk," Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Springer, vol. 34(1), pages 67-84, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jrisku:v:34:y:2007:i:1:p:67-84
    DOI: 10.1007/s11166-006-9004-3
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