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Welfare Economics and Second-Best Theory: Filling Imaginary Economic Boxes

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  • Richard E. Wagner, 2015. "Welfare Economics and Second-Best Theory: Filling Imaginary Economic Boxes," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 35(1), pages 133-146, Winter.
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