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Fairness and self-interest: An assessment

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  • Alvi, Eskander, 1998. "Fairness and self-interest: An assessment," Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics (formerly The Journal of Socio-Economics), Elsevier, vol. 27(2), pages 245-261.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:soceco:v:27:y:1998:i:2:p:245-261
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