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If Homo Economicus Could Choose His Own Utility Function, Would He Want One with a Conscience?: Comment

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  • Harrington, Joseph E, Jr, 1989. "If Homo Economicus Could Choose His Own Utility Function, Would He Want One with a Conscience?: Comment," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 79(3), pages 588-593, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:79:y:1989:i:3:p:588-93
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