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Equity and distribution in cost-benefit analysis

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  • Udo Ebert, 1986. "Equity and distribution in cost-benefit analysis," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 46(1), pages 67-78, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:46:y:1986:i:1:p:67-78
    DOI: 10.1007/BF03051786
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