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Perceived Value and Intention to Purchase Energy Efficient Appliances by Gen Z Consumers in South Africa

By: Olawale FATOKI  
Open Access
|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fman-2025-0018 | Journal eISSN: 2300-5661 | Journal ISSN: 2080-7279
Language: English
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Published on: Mar 9, 2026
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